Venting I just hate doctors

[Lyn]

I just fucking hate doctors.

Especially the old ones who still think mental illness is some kind of made-up bullshit.
For months, I worked with my doctor and psychiatrist to find the right meds, something that would at least help me get out of bed, go outside, and function like a half-decent human being.
They were amazing. Young, sharp, and actually gave a damn. They understood what was going on and genuinely tried to help.

But I had to move to another city...
So I go to this new family doctor, and of course, it's some old, clueless cunt who doesn't even know half the meds I've been prescribed. Or worse, claims they're for "other conditions" and I don't actually need them.
I didn't come in for a debate. I just fucking wanted to renew the damn prescriptions.
Instead, this arrogant idiot just canceled everything and tells me to "take fluoxetine."
Which has no effect on me.

Oh, and the cherry on top?
"Try meditation and think positively."
Fuck off. Just. Fuck. Off.

Yeah, right. After over decades of being mentally broken, unable to even get out of bed, having panic attacks just at the thought of leaving my flat, having tremors when interacting with people, to the point where I forget how to walk or how to talk and not even being able to sleep well.
Apparently all I need is some breathing exercises and to "think positively."
Sure, that'll fix everything. Fucking brilliant.

Worthless, brain-dead old quacks, spewing garbage they memorized from their outdated, shit-filled psychology textbooks...

And you know what? I can only try to change my family doctor in 3 month!

Fucking hell, and all this is happening while I'm busting my ass trying to find a damn job, dragging myself to interviews, just to scrape by and not end up on the fucking street.

I'm fucking done dealing with idiots. I've had it with the constant stream of useless assholes polluting my life.

And without my meds? I'm just irreversibly fucked.

Fuck everything. I'm fucking done.

 

[quietwoods]

Never made any sense to me how people are supposed to work so they can treat health issues that are preventing them from working

 

[Lyn]

Never made any sense to me how people are supposed to work so they can treat health issues that are preventing them from working

Exactly. The entire system is a complete failure.

At least I managed to stock up on some medicine beforehand. Not much, but it's at least something.
As if I could feel it coming...
We'll see how it turns out.

 

[whywere]

I cried reading this because 1st off you should have never ever been treated that way, just horrible period.

2nd ties into the 1st aspect, that some doctors think that just because they put on a white coat that they know it all and can be so condescending towards others. That is why I have not been able to find a new mental health doctor, do this, do that, shut up, no thank you. Have been like you, different town and such and new doctor and guess what? they want to switch everything around when it works ok, idiots!

If I cannot be part of the solution, then bye!

Wishing you lots of hugs, caring thoughts and hopefully you can find a place/doctor that not only has a brain BUT empathy.

Walter

 

[Lyn]

I cried reading this because 1st off you should have never ever been treated that way, just horrible period.

2nd ties into the 1st aspect, that some doctors think that just because they put on a white coat that they know it all and can be so condescending towards others. That is why I have not been able to find a new mental health doctor, do this, do that, shut up, no thank you. Have been like you, different town and such and new doctor and guess what? they want to switch everything around when it works ok, idiots!

If I cannot be part of the solution, then bye!

Wishing you lots of hugs, caring thoughts and hopefully you can find a place/doctor that not only has a brain BUT empathy.

Walter

Yes, empathy is rare, unfortunately.

Thank you for your kind words.
I'm sorry you had to go through something similar and couldn't find a genuine mental health professional who knows what they're doing. Or at least someone who truly cares and considers the patient, not someone just wrapped up in their own ego and credentials...
I hope you'll find the right one.

I occasionally see your messages on the forum, and they're always filled with sincerity and care.

This time too, after reading your message, I felt a bit calmer, and I think I've come up with some ideas on how to get rid of this doctor and hopefully find someone else.

Thank you, and sending you a hug.