What A Week

For the most part, this week sucked. It all began when my counselor didn't want to let me leave me because they put me on suicide watch. I missed court this week; not to menion a few days of work. I visited a new psychiatrist and paid money that I can not afford to give away. I discovered I suffer not only with moderate depression and post traumatic stress disorder, but I also suffer with Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. The mayor may not support re-developing the area of the city I used to live in. And I have decided I may not participate in the upcoming elections. But the up side was I was comfortable with the new psychiatrist. He was more thorough and far more inquisitive and attentive than the last one. I was able to have a few days to myself away from life as I know it. But most importantly, I feel like I am beginning to get a better understanding of myself. The psychiatrist pointed out a few things to me during a series of questions that made me realize some things that I never noticed. He gave me samples of the medicine that he wants me to try. This time I am trying effexor. He stated that trying medication like this is like trying on a pair of jeans. You have to find the right fit. So if the samples of effexor doesn't work for me, then he will give me samples of something else until we find something that works. Then he will prescribe something to me. He said this way I am not wasting money on medicine that isn't working for me since most of these medications are not covered on most plans. Unlike the other doctor who had me buying medicine that had such an adverse affect on me that I could not finish the prescription. That was truly a waste of my money. I will begin taking the medicine on Sunday. I promised my best friend I would and I don't want to let her down. Thanks for being there for me friend!!!!