Talk About Confusing
By angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
St. Louis, Missouri
August 11, 2015 4:37pm CST
Yesterday I met with the psychiatric nurse practitioner who is prescribing me medication and told her about the hallucinations and paranoia. She didn't change my medications around or anything. When I pressed her for a reason as to why I might be having these symptoms, she wanted to talk in circles. I asked her if it could be that my anxiety causes them. She said no and they are related to dopamine levels in my brain. Then two minutes later she tells me she's not changing any medications because she believes my hallucinations are "situational". Isn't that the same as saying I'm having hallucinations because of anxiety provoking situations?!?!
I miss my old psychiatrist who closed her practice, she actually knew what was going on with patients and made sense!
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16 responses
@jstory07 (139742)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Aug 15
I wonder if you should be looking for another Doctor. Sounds like yours is not caring about you.
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Aug 15
In our area it's not that easy to find a good psychiatrist. I have a friend who suffers from depression and she can't find anyone who can help her.
@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
12 Aug 15
I think that I would be looking for someone who is a little more "intune" with you. In my mind, talking in circles doesn't is sending up red flags.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
12 Aug 15
@Lolaze My son suffers from depression and walked out on three different docs because they all started out blaming me for his problems! I may not have been the perfect Mom, but I did my best and my kids all turned out well adjusted, so I must have done something right. My son's depression is chemical, not emotional.......
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@writerjo (2540)
• India
12 Aug 15
I think one who must not change the Psychiatrist . Because He or She knows and reads well about our atmosphere . If at all a new comes , it is difficult for them to understand and also takes some time .. Indeed we may also have to explain from the beginning .. It is just my point of view and not the exact answer
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@Dawwriter (246)
• Pakistan
12 Aug 15
Excuse my ignorance but is a psychiatric nurse practitioner same as a qualified psychiatrist? maybe you need to ask around for a better doctor?
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
12 Aug 15
If you can change doctors then change doctors. If you don't think a doctor has your best interests at heart you can never be comfortable and trust the care they are giving you. It could be just the way you feel about them and the doctor is trying hard to help you. But change to another doctor anyway unless that doctor can persuade you otherwise because your mind is your own and you control it - unless you've been judged totally incompetent and you are unable to think for yourself and make decisions in your best interest. In that case, whatever the doc decides, that's how it's gonna go down!
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
12 Aug 15
I get the impression that you know more than the doctors, and much of it comes from your experience and common sense.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
12 Aug 15
With what you have written, I'd be looking to get a second opinion. You really can't trust these so-called professionals to look after you. They tend to look after their own interests.
@Jackalyn (7558)
• Oxford, England
12 Aug 15
I think all mental health professionals have a different way of working and you need to find one that fits your illness. One approach does not fit anyone as people are not an exact science and nor are our brains all the same. If you are not happy, change the therapist.
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@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
13 Aug 15
Many reports I've read suggest anxiety can cause paranoia and hallucinations. I would suggest trying to find another professional. I don't like it when a medical professional talks in circles or discounts anything I suggest. It tells me they have a "God complex" and don't really listen to their patients.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
12 Aug 15
I also have this feeling about my health and my family's. I mean, we usually stick to one doctor where we go every time we something bad with our body. And it's sad to know that your favorite doctor is not there to check your health for unknown reasons.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
13 Aug 15
Oh no I am sorry to read this Lola.
Funny as I was having something similar about 2 or 3 wks ago at an appt.
I got entirely frustrated and let her know my displeasure which got me to someone who could help.
I guess I was fortunate that happened.
Wish you could get some good people.
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
12 Aug 15
Whoa, I don't known your background, but that doesn't sound right. I mean, yes dopamine levels can cause hallucination, but what is causing these levels to change?
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@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Aug 15
Where is your former psychiatrist? I was experiencing hallucinations before, but when I endured rheumatoid arthritis, it was gone.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
13 Aug 15
I honestly don't know but if you are not happy with her then please change. you will make better progress with someone whim you can trust
@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
13 Aug 15
Is it possible for you get another one from one of your friends? It seems that this one doesn't know your situation and it's basing on what she has learned in the past. Sad that your previous one had retired. But what can you do? can't simply entrust your condition to a witch craft or something. sorry I don't know and doesn't have to represent for you
