Posted by JadeKelly on March 17, 2009, at 16:24:57
In reply to Re: Treatment for emotional numbness???, posted by metric on March 17, 2009, at 15:14:15
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> > Finally, whatever you do, the most important thing I learned through all of this is to get the BEST possible PDoc you can. Sell your car, lol. Look at how much $$ is wasted on all these trials. My PDoc, given an exact history (meds and reactions too) would have most patients symptom free, or close to it, in a very short time. You have to do exactly as he says tho. Fine by me.It will be the best investment you will ever make. This is my first episode as I think it is yours. We are now at around 50% risk of a second, and then it gets higher. I don't know about you, but I want to be ready if it hits again. GO NOW, RUN DON'T WALK, find the BEST Pdoc you can. Whatever the cost. Use a credit card if you have to. Your worth it.
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> But then when the drugs stop working -- as they eventually do -- he'll be miserable *and* debt-ridden.
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Hello metric,Well, I hear what your saying and thats certainly a view worth looking at. I geuss you (anyone) would have to ask is this the difference between working/$$ and being not productive, even if only for a year or two. Is the Depressive incindent a one time thing or have there been others, or is it chronic?
My MDD episode was the result of an evnt in my personal life that I couldn't bare. I would have given away everything I own AND gone into debt to get some relief. I don't expect to have another one.
If we really wanted to debate this, I think I could make a really good case relative to the cost of not getting well. To name just a few: In X's case, possible waste of tuition, spending the same amount of money on low quality care, he has already wasted a lot of money on trials of meds that didnt work, lost wages, etc.
In my case my depression, and wasted time with a PDoc that was not effective, cost me, among other things, huge sums of money as a result of wasted fees ($90 per 15min session) lost wages, I know most people spend unbelievable amounts of money on trialing meds, lost productivity, forgetfulness alone has cost me probably $1000-2000 in late fees on bills, and other household pymts. In my fog I backed one of our cars into our truck. That raised my insurance. I could go on and on here.
Depression is expensive.
Mental Illness is expensive.
Mediocre care is expensive.
Excellent care is expensive.In thinking further about this, I most definately stand by what I stated.
What I'm curious about now is, what is your premise for believing that there is a solution that will not be costly? Even if its to do nothing? Also, I'm just wondering if you have had a med or med(s) that worked, for how long, and what they were? Thanks-
~Jade
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