[epilepsy] Re: Am I being irrational?

 

We are not Drs it is true, we are the people who are living in the actual bodies who experience the drugs Drs prescribe - therefore our opinion is far more important than the Dr's opinion.
The rational thing to do here is to take a diary of how you are feeling when you slowly up or down your dose. This is the scientific method of learning what works for your body at a particular time and is exactly what a Dr who properly cares for YOU would suggest, making his or her own notes as often as they could.
Nothing is set in stone with the brain, it is an organic organ and is affected by everything it comes across. What works for you at one time may not work 5 years later due to hormones, lifestyle, relationships.. all sorts of changes. So you shouldn't feel that you should stay on the same meds or same level of meds if you feel the need for a change. Just make the change slow, take notes and learn about YOURSELF. Don't get too hung up on anyone's idea of who you should be - whether your husband or medical professionals. There are plenty of people in this world who find it hard enough the be honest and alert enough to keep up with change in themselves, let alone others.
Think about who is questioning you and listen to your heart and mind. Give your own heart and mind at least 75% of the 'speaking up' power - then you will know whether you are being irrational or not... if you are being irrational you will feel shaky in yourself and not just when you have others forcing their ideas on you.

Emily x

--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, Kelly Porter <kellyporter@...> wrote:
>
> This is true, no one can force you, but it is wise to be aware of the
> possible consequences for not doing so. First, you could have more
> seizures again. Second, you could face financial consequences should
> your insurance choose not to pay a claim because you chose not to follow
> a Drs. recommendation, and yes that is legal, it's in nearly all
> insurance contracts. The best thing to do is get a new Dr, a second
> opinion, then make changes. Making changes on your own is both unsafe
> and unwise when it comes to medicine, we are not Drs.
>
> Kelly
>
> On 7/22/2011 8:35 AM, James C. Childs wrote:
> > Adrinna's Right I'm a member of a HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE here in WORCESTER
> > MA& the law in my state UNLESS YOUR A DANGER TO YOURSELF/OTHERS YOU CAN'T BE
> > FORCE TO TAKE MEDS
>

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