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I went to get a second opinion. A long journey is ahead of me.

I mentioned in a an earlier post that I was diagnosed by Bipolar disorder T2 (where the mania is so subtle but the depression is important) and the consult was short and she gave me medication.

I was skeptical and wanted a second opinion.

I am just leaving the second doctor's office. She made the same diagnosis.
I suggested to take the medication after my big upcoming exam (a month later) since I'm feeling good overall. The episode of depression washed away a couple weeks earlier.
She agreed and said that I was going to actively help with the treatment's dosage, as a means to imply me more in the therapeutical approach. And gave the appointment 02 weeks after starting the treatment.

It looks like I'm embarking on a long, difficult journey... one that I never imagined myself having.

The whole thing is hard to grasp to be honest. I perhaps need a support system, and I can't afford that where I'm living.

I think SW has become a safe haven for me to talk about this, and the people have been supportive and understanding. These people definitely are making a change in someone's life and I'm grateful for them. 🙏
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HannahSky · F
No. You don't monitor your own meds. Regardless of your profession.
I was the one who will monitor the treatment more, since I know the medication and their effects whatsoever, being a doctor myself.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@HannahSky Euum... well, I think she meant it as a way to imply me in the treatment. She gave me 02 medications and told me to add the dose or diminish it (for one of them) depending on the symptoms.
I'm not going to do anything anyways without consulting her first though.
HannahSky · F
@Friendlyperson I think the wording sounded like she was a quack
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@HannahSky I'll change it then 😅
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@Friendlyperson Done 🤭🤭