Posts by rowdyhawk152

Keith Gonzalez said:Just go talk to them. Getting a new e-manual shouldn't be an issue. What if you actually lost the last one? They should just void the old one and print a new one.

Oh, great. I didn't even realize they could just cancel it. Since I got mine as a paper copy and handed it in at my usual clinic, I was totally bracing myself for them to dig their heels in and demand I use the old one. If I had actually lost it, I would've been stuck!

Thanks, sp

Keith Gonzalez said:Good grief. 🙄 Just have your doctor write you a new referral.

Are you kidding me? I never would’ve thought of that on my own... 🙄

I asked, but they won't just hand it over. Instead, they want me to come in for an "appointment" first. I don't see the point. Honestly, the healthcare system right now is such a mess—they're basically breathing down doctors' necks, telling them they can't write any more referrals than they deem necessary. My last GP actually tried to send me into work with a 102 fever! So yeah, I have zero clue what to expect here or even what I'm supposed to be "discussing" with him.

So, last month I had an annual referral for a psychiatrist. Then, this past month, I sent my primary care doctor an email asking for a one-time referral instead, since my current psychiatrist is retiring—that’s what I told them.
Once I got the referral and finished the appointment, I went ahead and booked a session with a new psychiatrist at a different clinic. Naturally, I emailed my GP's office to ask for another referral, only to get hit with a response saying I’d already been issued a referral for the previous visit that’s valid for three months. I had absolutely no clue they had even written one, and I didn't bother checking because I never asked for it in the first place!
I tried explaining the whole situation: I specifically requested a single-use referral because my psych is retiring, I had no idea a three-month one was sitting there, and I've already scheduled someone else at a totally different facility. I asked if we could just fix this, and the nurse basically told me she couldn't figure it out right now and that I needed to show up in person. I told her, "Look, no problem, it's not an emergency, I can swing by next week," but she just kept insisting I have to come in personally.

What am I looking at here? It feels completely pointless to drive all the way down there in person. Can I actually expect the GP to fix their own mistake? And more importantly, can I still exercise my right to choose my own doctor, assuming that right even exists anymore?

Thanks for the input. I got prescribed 0.5 mg of Klonopin—doctor wrote down 1, 1, 1, but said I can take it as needed. Right now, I’m just doing one a day, maybe two if things get rough. My follow-up appointment isn't until this fall.

You're totally right, I'll stick to this plan for now. If I feel like my tolerance is creeping up, I'll give him a call early and suggest combining it with something else. My doctor is pretty chill; I trust he won't give me any unnecessary grief.

rowdyhawk152 said:So, I was recently prescribed this medication that’s actually working wonders for me. But now I'm freaking out. I'm terrified that I'm going to hit that wall where my body just builds up a tolerance and the whole thing becomes useless.

Is it even an option to go back to my psychiatrist and ask for a different med for the same issue? Like, could I rotate them—take a bit of one, then switch to the other—just to try and stay ahead of the tolerance buildup?

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is that even something you can pull off?

Bumping this so it doesn't get buried... Surely someone here knows the deal. I can't be the only one who's thought about this, right?

So, I was recently prescribed this medication that’s actually working wonders for me. But now I'm freaking out. I'm terrified that I'm going to hit that wall where my body just builds up a tolerance and the whole thing becomes useless.

Is it even an option to go back to my psychiatrist and ask for a different med for the same issue? Like, could I rotate them—take a bit of one, then switch to the other—just to try and stay ahead of the tolerance buildup?

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is that even something you can pull off?

I’ve already been prescribed Normabel and Xanax, but there’s this note on my latest psychiatrist's paperwork saying my primary care physician can prescribe a different drug from the same class with equal effectiveness and dosage.

The problem is, Normabel does absolutely nothing for me, and Xanax just turns my brain into mush. I really want to try a different anti-anxiety med, so I'm wondering—can I just head to my GP and ask for a switch, or am I stuck waiting for an appointment with the psychiatrist?

Based on what the paper says, I figure I should be able to, but honestly, I never know what to expect from these family doctors. Plus, since I'm dealing with a medication change right now, I just want to be sure.

I’ve realized that Xanax actually works wonders for my sleep. Just a tiny 0.125 mg dose and I'm set. It keeps me out cold for at least a few hours, and honestly, when I finally do wake up, I feel way more rested than usual.
But now I'm starting to wonder—what am I actually doing to myself by taking this every single night? I really don't want to end up hooked, where the meds stop working or I can't even drift off without them. I've got some other stuff on hand, but right now, Xanax seems to be the only thing hitting the spot.

rowdyhawk152 said:The bag literally says the main ingredients are alkaloids and steroidal lactones.

So, I recently started taking some Ginseng and honestly, it’s doing wonders for me. I usually take a heaping teaspoon at 8:00 AM and then another one around 1:00 or 2:00 PM. The bag recommends a daily dose of 3 grams—not to go over that—though I saw somewhere else that 3-6 grams might be okay.

Pregnant women, people on corticosteroids, or anyone with thyroid issues shouldn't touch this stuff.

I was thinking about bumping up my dose just to see if I can get an even bigger kick from it, but now I'm wondering: am I playing with fire here?

Melissa Sanchez59 said:I used to always go with the "I'm taking some medication so I have to watch my liver" excuse—it worked every time. It wasn't even a total lie, really! Plus, most decent people won't push you for details about your health issues unless you actually volunteer them.

They act all "it doesn't suit me," basically implying that *you're* the weirdo if they keep pushing or making comments after you've already shut it down.

I don't even know where to start with this one. Honestly, I’m just sitting here fuming. You see some of these people online and you wonder if they've actually lived a single day in the real world. It’s absolute nonsense. Just pure, unadulterated garbage. I’m tired of seeing it, and I’m definitely tired of pretending it's okay. It’s exhausting! kaže:
Send me a DM! I'll tell you exactly how I do it and what it costs... I’d love to try it myself. Maybe it’ll actually help me out too? 🤷

Jason Vaughn482 said:Where can you pick that up around here, and what's the damage to my wallet?

You can find that powder at Whole Foods and Dick's Sporting Goods—it's about a 150g container. $27 I’m looking at $300 around the eyes. Seriously? $47And I’m also grabbing those capsule extracts—the 100-count bottle. $40.

There’s actually an entire thread over on Reddit about Ashwagandhi if you want to go down that rabbit hole and do some actual digging.

rowdyhawk152 said:I also signed up for one of those psych evaluations where you spend hours grinding through tasks. They recommended psychotherapy, and I think I'll go check it out, even though my schedule is slammed with work. Honestly, I’m pretty skeptical—can you really fix deep-seated issues just by talking? Maybe I'm wrong. I was kind of hoping that after a few months on these meds, my brain would just "learn how to stay chill" during stressful moments... does that even make sense?🙄

I went through a rough patch a few years back when I spent all day glued to a computer screen. That might be why things are so bad at work now; I can't sit at my desk for long without feeling terrible. I have to get outside for some fresh air and a walk just to function. That's probably the real issue, not "classic depression."

Anyway, I picked up some Ashwagandha to help me sleep, so we'll see if it works. Does anyone know if it's safe to mix that with what I'm already on (Zoloft, Xanax, Sanval)?

I took a spoonful of Ashwagandha this morning and man, it was like a miracle. Anxiety? Gone. I was smiling, energized, focused... absolutely incredible. I'm still on Zoloft for my OCD, but I don't need the Xanax or Sanval anymore.

Took the Ashwagandha before bed last night and fell asleep way easier. Sure, I woke up at 5 AM again—got about 7 hours of sleep—but that's probably because it wore off after 7 hours... either way, the quality of sleep was way better.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Never heard of it.
Could you perhaps give us a bit more detail about this supplement? You know, the ingredients and all that.
Where on earth did you even find that?
We can't really say if it's okay to mix until you tell us what's actually in it.
I really don't feel like digging through Google right now to check all those things.☕

The bag literally says the main ingredients are alkaloids and steroidal lactones.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Never heard of it.
Could you perhaps give us a bit more detail about this supplement? You know, the ingredients and all that.
Where on earth did you even find that?
We can't really say if it's okay to mix until you tell us what's actually in it.
I really don't feel like digging through Google right now to check all those things.☕

Someone dropped a link in the thread about Sanval:

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Your psychiatrist really should have explained that a cocktail like that isn't going to provide any lasting relief.
The medications aren't "bad," per se, but you're merely treating the symptoms rather than addressing the actual root causes. Isn't that the fundamental issue?
If a depressive mood is what's actually being diagnosed, then these specific meds lose their utility. It’s time to look into AD-ov options.
So, yes—going back to the psychiatrist absolutely makes sense.

I also signed up for one of those psych evaluations where you spend hours grinding through tasks. They recommended psychotherapy, and I think I'll go check it out, even though my schedule is slammed with work. Honestly, I’m pretty skeptical—can you really fix deep-seated issues just by talking? Maybe I'm wrong. I was kind of hoping that after a few months on these meds, my brain would just "learn how to stay chill" during stressful moments... does that even make sense?🙄

I went through a rough patch a few years back when I spent all day glued to a computer screen. That might be why things are so bad at work now; I can't sit at my desk for long without feeling terrible. I have to get outside for some fresh air and a walk just to function. That's probably the real issue, not "classic depression."

Anyway, I picked up some Ashwagandha to help me sleep, so we'll see if it works. Does anyone know if it's safe to mix that with what I'm already on (Zoloft, Xanax, Sanval)?

I'm dealing with OCD, anxiety, and insomnia.

I've been on Zoloft for a few days now (starting at 0.25 mg in the morning, planning to bump it up to 0.5 mg after a week) along with some Xanax. My doctor prescribed 0.25 mg for both morning and night, but I've only been taking the morning dose because I don't want to get hooked—plus, it’s pretty much the only time I actually need it to get through my shift.

The Xanax definitely takes the edge off, but honestly, I feel kind of sluggish and depressed. I can't tell if it's just my crappy work environment and lack of sleep, or if the meds themselves are doing this to me.

Whenever I try to go to bed early, I end up waking up way too soon and just lying there wide awake. My only real option is to pop a pill to fall back asleep, but then the effect wears off before my workday is even over.

So, I decided to start mixing Sanval (5 mg) and Xanax (0.25 mg). I'll take them in whatever combo works—one at night and one during work, or vice versa—because Sanval actually works better for me when I'm awake anyway. It keeps me relaxed and in a much better mood than the Xanax does.

What are the odds I'll end up addicted if I keep this up? And is it worth going back to my psychiatrist to see if they can switch me to a different combo?