Is there such a thing?
I'm now refusing medication because I believe the doctor just wants to put me on them and it will all be fine but its not a long term solution so when I came off them again I'd be back to square 1. He told me therapies won't work but I told him what I need is somebody who is aspergers trained that can teach me the coping skills I so clearly need so he is looking into it....
Now there's an idea Jon.... I'm back on it, relunctantly, sure they prescribe it cause it's the only thing they can offer. Maybe we should set up a "refuse to medicate/find us another option" action group, have a march or two. Actually, although I was half joking it's something to think about. I've spent all my adult life fighting for a correct diagnosis and being prescribed a whole cocktail of drugs. Now I have the diagnosis and the only answer is the same - more of the same drugs. My doc has now admitted she no longer thinks I'm mentally ill yet still puts depression on my notes and does not seem able to accept autism. And still says I "must take the medication". I asked her what would happen if I admitted I was not coping with myself and caring for my son(also Aspergers)? She would put me back in hospital which is where I was before I had him. Because I care for my lad and myself, because I support us (i'm self-employed' it's flexible),I'm not considered "in need". I've asked for a support worker, anything, but not holding my breath cause I apparently "cope too well". Drives me flippin crazy!
Now there's an idea Jon.... I'm back on it, relunctantly, sure they prescribe it cause it's the only thing they can offer. Maybe we should set up a "refuse to medicate/find us another option" action group, have a march or two. Actually, although I was half joking it's something to think about. I've spent all my adult life fighting for a correct diagnosis and being prescribed a whole cocktail of drugs. Now I have the diagnosis and the only answer is the same - more of the same drugs. My doc has now admitted she no longer thinks I'm mentally ill yet still puts depression on my notes and does not seem able to accept autism. And still says I "must take the medication". I asked her what would happen if I admitted I was not coping with myself and caring for my son(also Aspergers)? She would put me back in hospital which is where I was before I had him. Because I care for my lad and myself, because I support us (i'm self-employed' it's flexible),I'm not considered "in need". I've asked for a support worker, anything, but not holding my breath cause I apparently "cope too well". Drives me flippin crazy!
