I finally went to see the doctor the other day. They had to make me a “temporary” patient or something because I haven’t got enough ID to register properly. I was registered here in 2008 so they had my computer records from back then. I’ve been putting off going to the doctors since I’ve been virtually “of no fixed address” since December. How do you know which doctor to see when you don’t know where you live?
Anyway, I asked for a short course of sedatives but he wasn’t too keen. I explained I was worried about having another breakdown so he’s given me some anti-depressants and sleeping pills.
So, after Seroxat, Citalopram and Mirtazapine I’m now on (drum-roll please) Fluoxetine. Urgh. I said I didn’t like anti-depressants because they tend to make you worse before they make you better, and I haven’t got the time to experience that right now. But he assured me these were ok so I’m giving them a go.
The sleeping pills are Zolpidem, which sounds like the ruler of an alien planet. Eek!! They seem to work so I’m not lying in bed for hours now. They kick me off to sleep within about 30-45 minutes or so, which is nice.
Gawd knows how things will work out.
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