Well I finally managed to make it to the doctor and it wasn’t that bad. I kept telling myself it was for my well-being and future. In my case, I knew even if I felt slightly better it will help me tremendously in my daily life. Given those facts, I just told myself you going to see a doctor and there is no turning back now. The most difficult part was just getting enough courage to just go and face the doctor. However once I got there I was honest and blunt about signs and symptoms I have been suffering from for many years.
At first my health care provider seemed very reluctant to prescribe me any medication. It turns out that there are many people out there who abuse these types of prescribed drugs. In particular these people abuse recreationally the more stimulating type medications and others such as Valium. However after talking about a bit of my history and my mom’s emotional problems she could tell I was truly looking for help. In fact she was quite impressed with me due to the fact I knew all my signs and symptoms and did a great deal of research beforehand. She said I was really smart and took a very intelligent approach to my health and wellbeing. Doing some research on the internet and learning as much you can before going to your physician can help very much with things going smoothly between you and your medical professional.
So after our talk she gave me a blood test which is a standard procedure for checking any kind of possible hormonal problems. Do not be concerned the blood test is quick and simple, no need to worry and was over before I knew it. After the blood collection was done, she asked if I had any medication in mind I wanted to try. I said no and would gladly try any medication she thought I should try out to begin with. I was subsequently given a prescription for Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) to try out. She explained to me Lexapro was a very good treatment and to start at the lowest dosage and to increase it after two weeks. I was told to come back in three weeks to evaluate how things were going and to discuss any possible unwanted side effects I might have. I proceeded to thank my doctor and went straight to the pharmacy to pick up my Rx!
At first my health care provider seemed very reluctant to prescribe me any medication. It turns out that there are many people out there who abuse these types of prescribed drugs. In particular these people abuse recreationally the more stimulating type medications and others such as Valium. However after talking about a bit of my history and my mom’s emotional problems she could tell I was truly looking for help. In fact she was quite impressed with me due to the fact I knew all my signs and symptoms and did a great deal of research beforehand. She said I was really smart and took a very intelligent approach to my health and wellbeing. Doing some research on the internet and learning as much you can before going to your physician can help very much with things going smoothly between you and your medical professional.
So after our talk she gave me a blood test which is a standard procedure for checking any kind of possible hormonal problems. Do not be concerned the blood test is quick and simple, no need to worry and was over before I knew it. After the blood collection was done, she asked if I had any medication in mind I wanted to try. I said no and would gladly try any medication she thought I should try out to begin with. I was subsequently given a prescription for Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) to try out. She explained to me Lexapro was a very good treatment and to start at the lowest dosage and to increase it after two weeks. I was told to come back in three weeks to evaluate how things were going and to discuss any possible unwanted side effects I might have. I proceeded to thank my doctor and went straight to the pharmacy to pick up my Rx!
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