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(Yet more) medication!
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I've just been to see the psychiatrist, and she's shoved me on more medication and doubled what I'm on now.
So, I'm on 200mg of Quetiapine... and then on Tuesday I'm going back to find out the dose of Mirtazapine and Atomoxetine that they want me on.
I'm not sure I want to be on this much medication. They haven't even told me what Mirtazapine and Atomoxetine are for... and I haven't taken Quetiapine for weeks anyway (my dose was so low it was pointless).
I just want some advice really... is this much medication a good idea? Also.. she told me she doesn't think I'm mentally ill, but that I have a "biological" and "developmental" condition. What the fuck is that supposed to mean?!
So, I'm on 200mg of Quetiapine... and then on Tuesday I'm going back to find out the dose of Mirtazapine and Atomoxetine that they want me on.
I'm not sure I want to be on this much medication. They haven't even told me what Mirtazapine and Atomoxetine are for... and I haven't taken Quetiapine for weeks anyway (my dose was so low it was pointless).
I just want some advice really... is this much medication a good idea? Also.. she told me she doesn't think I'm mentally ill, but that I have a "biological" and "developmental" condition. What the fuck is that supposed to mean?!
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atomoxatine is prescribed for ADHD (I know that was one of the possibilities your psych was looking at) and it's brand name is strattera. it works on one of the same chemicals as the mirtazipine.
it sounds to me like she thinks it's ADHD, which is thought of as a developmental disorder rather than a mental health problem. I wouldn't want to be on that much medication to be honest, but she might be trying to mix and match until she can get the best combination for you. if they are all low doses then I would do as she advises and keep a careful diary of how you feel every day.
I just really don't want to be on that much medication. I feel like it's going to make me a zombie. And also, reading the side effects more weight gain is a real possibility... as it is at the moment I'm being sick 5/10 times a day. I don't think I can face having an even higher appetite
Thats quite a reasonable dose
did you tell your doctor about making yourself sick? in the past I have explained my extreme fear of weight gain and been given different medication that is less likely to have that effect - there's no point solving one problem if it will make another one worse.
if it was me I'd explain it all as honestly as possible on Tuesday, if you haven't already. I think most people find the idea of taking medication unpleasant, and no one would want it if they didn't need it. you can always ask your psych to rethink, but do bear in mind that there are ethical issues around medication use, particularly in younger people, and that they wouldn't advise something if they didn't think it was the right thing to do. it's a question of whether the benefits outweigh the costs.
what psychological support are you getting at the moment?
I told her I'm sick a lot and she asked if it was self induced, I said yes, and that was that. I'm only seeing the nurse on Tuesday to sort out the dosages but I'll tell her I'm not sure about it all... especially because my final GCSE's start next week, if I have bad side effects it'll make my grades even worse
*hug*