*My Conversation Right Now With My Doctor*
I just called my doctor's answering service from the shower. He called back immediately.
Doctor: Hello Jean. What's wrong?
Jean: I'm calling to let you know, I am on 3L of oxygen, oxygen level is 80, I'm i. The shower now lightheaded and dizzy and I know there is nothing you can do, but it hurts like hell when I breathe.
Doctor: Sit down when you shower
Jean: I am sitting in the shower as I talk to you.
Doctor: Are you suicidal?
Jean: Yes
Doctor: More than usual?
Jean: Yes
Doctor: Are you in crisis?
Jean: No. Nothing you can do for the pain right?
Doctor: Nope.
Jean: Nothing the hospital can do that I can't do right?
Doctor: Nope.You are better with your cat.
Jean: Ok. Anything I should do?
Doctor: Stay in bed when you feel dizzy. Call me if you actually will kill yourself and I will tell you what to take based on your oxygen level. You have enough meds?
Jean: Yes. I will have enough marijuana barely until my check comes in.
Doctor: Rest up, stay in bed and call if things get worse.
I may also post this in the main section to show you there are good and understanding docs out there you can be honest with.