Update from my last post
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Just to let you all know that absolutley nothing has happened. Emailed and called various help lines and websites trying to get help and not a single reply. Guess it's time to admit that things won't get better, just exsist in this walking dead state where people think I'm ok until it's time to meet the maker
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jim48507 jason1602
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patricia44773 jim48507
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I am so angry about the loss of memory of the good times.
Sorry, I shouldn't have said all that....perhaps present day treatment of that kind is better than it was when I had it 40 years ago...in fact it has to be or they wouldn't be using it. The whole procedure was horrendous. And, as I said, the effect on my memory....even to this day is catastrophic.
But...I guess it must have worked because I am still here 40 years later and living a normal (almost) life. I have brought up two children and had a successful career and marriage (with a very understanding husband). So go for it if you have to as a last resort.
My heart aches for you, you sound to be at the end of your tether, I am so sorry.
Do what you have to do.....
Best wishes,
Pat.
jim48507 patricia44773
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patricia44773 jim48507
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Pat
Mick48 jason1602
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I like to hear from you all is nice we talking but maybe we cannot halp Michelle we most of us in the same boat
patricia44773 Mick48
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Mick48 jason1602
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jason1602 Mick48
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As the song says " you don't need an army to fight a losing battle "
oldboy jason1602
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jason1602 oldboy
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Knowing this now, I feel that my doc,is not really very understanding about this condition and don't trust their judgement. Tried to change gp surgery to another but can't. Tried to contact the practice manager, left messages on the answer machine. Never got a reply.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
oldboy jason1602
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Yes, Citalopram takes several weeks to become effective. Try to put up with the side effects. If you cannot, see a doctor.
Doctors prefer to speak face to face - not over the phone. You will get more attention that way.
If you do not trust your doctor you can probably try another one at the same practice. I did that. I simply asked for an appointment with another one.
If all you need is information about medications and their side effects you are better Googling it on the web or reading this website.
jason1602 oldboy
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Why does the practice manager does not return my messages . . ? Trying to hide that one of their GP's messed up is my answer
The doctor's here prefer to talk over the phone and like I said in my last reply, already tried to change practice but can't
They are the main reasons I won't go back there. How can I trust them . . ?
oldboy jason1602
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In the early stages of treatment, doctors only prescribe for a month because they expect you to see them again within a month. That is standard practice. It is up to you, not them, to arrange to see them again.
You have probably annoyed people at the practice by not fitting in with their way of doing things.
jason1602 oldboy
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Pity the doctor didn't tell me this. . . Bit difficult though in a 45 second phone call.
Any tips on telepathy so I can find out things for any future encounters I may have to have with them
patricia44773 jason1602
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Hope things work out for you.
jason1602 patricia44773
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Wasn't being rude. I said thank you for letting me know what I should of done.
I haven't had the need to go to see a doctor in twenty years. I don't know what standard practices are. The last time I need a doctor you phoned up made an appointment and attended the surgery.
patricia44773 jason1602
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My daughter regularly tells me that they cannot manage to see patients in the 10 minutes they are allocated and do all that they should. It's how the NHS is now, they are short on funds and the patient suffers.
Anyway, I very much appreciate you answering my post, I thought you would just be cross at me, so thank you.
Don't give up.......just try to see what pressure the doctors are under and I am sure you will receive the treatment that you need in the end.
Sorry if I was harsh on you.
Pat xxxx
jason1602 patricia44773
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Three years of trying to get help for sever depression and extreme loneliness is taking it toll on me and each time that I try, and get nowhere just strengthens my thoughts of being worthless and makes things worse.
I feel they don't take me serious as I still have a job and go to work each day. That's about the only part of my life that hasn't been affected. I have no friends or family that I çan talk to. Apart from work (self em0loyed and work on my own all day) haven't been out socialising in 4 years. Lost all interest in all the things I used to do. Just feel like a living zombie, I'm not suicidal but I don't want to live anymore either if that makes any sense