First, it sounds like this is a reasonable psychiatrist who is able to hold that more than one thing can be going on – like that you have your psychological issues *and* that you are sensitive to these drugs. (I love how *we’re* sensitive, not that the drugs are nuclear waste….)
Second, you might think in terms of what I just suggested to theelt re persuading her mother. Sidestep the whole tug-of-war about whether this is “you” or the meds, or pre-existing v. w/d. And just acknowledge it is *both* -- which you are already very good about. You are one of the people who really gets this.
Try saying it that way to your new psychiatrist. And –
Third, one of the ways to make this case is to focus on the bizarre physical symptoms you’re having – symptoms which sound very neurological. Most people who got depressed or anxious because they were bullied when young don’t ever experience the sensation of shards of glass in their brain. (Now, people with a severe psych history might, but any competent mental health professional can see you’re not in that ballpark.) So, try to list all the weird, neuro-sounding physical – and cognitive – symptoms you’re having.
And, as you said, make it clear by the timeline that these symptoms came after exposure to the meds, and they get better as you decrease the meds.
Very funny post #18…
