OMG. ME TOO. 4 appointments in a week every two weeks. 2 in the other weeks. Chronic fatigue. Bed bound. Appointments where you’re essentially just gaslit. Bittersweet ive been dealing with chronic illness for 7 years and know these doctors are WRONG. had a naturopath who knew their stuff move the needle for me. I’ve canceled and moved my appointments out by 4 weeks. First if I had a Dr. who said they wouldn’t treat me without a psychiatrist first (in related to chronic illness), I’d get a new doctor. But please, if you get a therapist get one that understands chronic illness. I have an amazing therapist who is… amazing. Still, I think she doesn’t understand me when I say I’m too weak to do xyz and it’s not a motivational thing. Find myself feeling like I have to prove my illness to her, too, because I’m sitting in front of her each week appearing somewhat okay (because I get rides to her appt and don’t have to take transit). Anyways. You’re not alone. It’s unfortunate for us to be in this position. Naturopaths are way better in these areas if you can find one that’s cost effective.
Thanks! I do have a psychologist who disagrees with my GP that’s the wild thing! But yes I am definitely getting a new GP 😂 Urgh I hate feeling like you have to prove illness, I tend towards saying yes I’m here now but I’m going to have to go home and lay down for the rest of the day and maybe tomorrow to recover from this so is that normal??? 😂
That’s good that you have a clear minded psychologist on your side! I think when some doctors meet symptoms they don’t know how to approach, they put blame on the patient. It affects their ego. Very unprofessional. Right! I’ll have to try that one out. I hope for more consistently strong and healthy days filled with vitality for us!
OMG. ME TOO. 4 appointments in a week every two weeks. 2 in the other weeks. Chronic fatigue. Bed bound. Appointments where you’re essentially just gaslit. Bittersweet ive been dealing with chronic illness for 7 years and know these doctors are WRONG. had a naturopath who knew their stuff move the needle for me. I’ve canceled and moved my appointments out by 4 weeks. First if I had a Dr. who said they wouldn’t treat me without a psychiatrist first (in related to chronic illness), I’d get a new doctor. But please, if you get a therapist get one that understands chronic illness. I have an amazing therapist who is… amazing. Still, I think she doesn’t understand me when I say I’m too weak to do xyz and it’s not a motivational thing. Find myself feeling like I have to prove my illness to her, too, because I’m sitting in front of her each week appearing somewhat okay (because I get rides to her appt and don’t have to take transit). Anyways. You’re not alone. It’s unfortunate for us to be in this position. Naturopaths are way better in these areas if you can find one that’s cost effective.
Thanks! I do have a psychologist who disagrees with my GP that’s the wild thing! But yes I am definitely getting a new GP 😂 Urgh I hate feeling like you have to prove illness, I tend towards saying yes I’m here now but I’m going to have to go home and lay down for the rest of the day and maybe tomorrow to recover from this so is that normal??? 😂
That’s good that you have a clear minded psychologist on your side! I think when some doctors meet symptoms they don’t know how to approach, they put blame on the patient. It affects their ego. Very unprofessional. Right! I’ll have to try that one out. I hope for more consistently strong and healthy days filled with vitality for us!