New meds make me feel very angry and aggressive

[Bleagh]

Hi,

im looking for some other like minded women. I’ve swapped medication and I’m really angry and irritable. I’m angry at my 40 min psychiatry appointment diagnosing me with borderline personality disorder when I am 99% sure I have adhd which my psychologist agrees with. I’m angry because any doctors I see dismiss what I have to say whether it’s terrible headaches and period pain just assuming I’m depressed. I’m sick of dealing with my thoughts for the last 40 years

although my medication wasn’t helping with my depression I didnt feel aggressive all the time and have to distract my rabbit hole thoughts until I couldn’t like now.

I was hoping for other women who have felt like this and have any advice.

Why won’t doctors listen or why do they dismiss what Im feeling

Thanks.

[quirkywords]

Bleagh

Welcome to the forum and thanks for writing this post . this is a friendly, caring and supportive community.

I am sorry it has taken a while to reply to your post, but this happens at busy times .

I can understand the frustration you have of feeling misunderstood by some doctors.

Have you tried to find another psychiatrist or an understanding doctor. Domyou have local women’s health centre that you could go to who could help you.

Sometimes it takes a while to find a doctor,psychiatrist ,who you feel comfortable with.

It is annoying when your physical symptoms are dismissed as being part of your depression.

Years ago when my severe pneumonia was not diagnosed at first as it it was just assumed it was my depression. I was very depressed at the time. I have found a doctor now who will listen to me.

I am wondering have you ever found an understanding doctor or have you had this experience with every doctor.

I found if I write down in s8mple point form things I want to tell the doctor and either read it or give it to the doctor, it stopped me from getting upset .

To answer your last question,sometimes doctors are very busy and sometimes the patient has to be very insistent or find a doctor who will listen.

There are other understanding doctors out there. Have you spoken to your female friends about this.?

It can take a while to find the right medication and the right medical professional who can help you but it is worth the effort.

Thanks for writing your post.

These are just my thoughts .

Quirky

[LavenderTea]

Hey there,

Thanks for posting. I'm really sorry that you're having trouble with doctors and other medical professionals. I'd imagine it would be insanely frustrating if you keep seeing health professionals and feel like you're getting nowhere with them.

Sometimes it can take a few weeks for medication to settle, but if it's been a few weeks already and there haven't been much improvement in the symptoms, it is definitely a good idea to speak to someone about trying something else.

Is it possible to see a different psychiatrist? And have you been diagnosed with ADHD before?

I agree with Quirky, that writing things down and taking a list of things you want to talk about with your GP can be really helpful so that you don't forget anything, and so you have it all in front of you for them to read. Sometimes, if you've got a lot that you want to address, booking a double appointment can be necessary.

Something that might also help to see if others have had similar reactions to the medication your taking is to do a google search of the medication. If you would also like some social support, A search of mental health support groups in your area might be helpful too.

LT.

[baet123]

Hey Bleagh,

Welcome to the forums!

Just informing you that what I will write will be based on my own experiences and it is not professional advice.

I know that often when I used to switch medicine for a while the doctor called it a "transitioning"period and depending on the type of medicine you were taking before, this could be affecting your emotions and actions.

Depending on how long it has been since you have been on the new medication, I would book an appointment with your psychiatrist ASAP or see your GP immediately. Tell them about your situation and how it has changed since you have been on the new medication. Like LT said above it could also be a common or uncommon side affect which is important to know.

All the best!

Baet123

[Lee lee 73]

Hi Bleagh,

I noticed you haven't posted for a few days - I do hope you're ok.

In my experience, g.p's and psychiatrists don't acknowledge any complaints of side effects because, frankly they don't want to admit to the fact there are side effects. What I found to be most helpful is to really read the medication information the pharmacist gives you when you first get a new medication. It will list the side effects that are expected. As previously mentioned, support groups on the intetnet for specific medications are also helpful. I joined one and found out I wasn't the only one - nor was I imagining things.

I too am sick to death of my own thoughts Beagh. It hurts!

Hoping you are ok?

Leelee73

[Twinsister]

Hi Bleagh,

It is very disappointing when "experts"don't listen and you feel your concerns are dismissed rather than "heard." A good place to get information re medications is the National Prescribing Service. The NPS has online info re. medications as well as a telephone support line where you can talk to either a nurse or better a pharmacist. Another site is the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Just because some people don't have the same reactions to you doesn't mean it is not drug related. Unfortunately, many GPs don't recognize the side effects of medications and it is often up to the consumer to double check. Then find a health professional that you can trust and treat you respectfully (phoning BeyondBlue could help you locate a trusted clinician in your local area).

[Hazel10]

Hello Bleagh,

i hear you and can understand your frustration. Never mind too much about the diagnosis too much for now but getting meds right is important. Which clinician do you trust to help you with this?

[blondguy]

Hello Bleagh

There are many helpful and caring responses above

Just a note regarding ADHD or any psychological disorder. A GP can be a huge help where mental illness is concerned as they have better (a lot better) training than they did when my chronic anxiety was diagnosed in the early 1980's

Its the frequency of the counseling whether its from a GP or a specialist that makes a difference. Monthly is great...fortnightly and weekly help us too with our recovery and how we feel

Just for me I was broke in the 1980's and found two GP's that really cared about my anxiety. It took weekly visits for months yet they monitored my meds because I had frequent appointments with them

There is no quick fix with meds. They do provide us with a solid platform on which we can heal using counseling as a management tool at the same time

Thankyou for being a part of the Beyond Blue forum family everyone 🙂

my kind thoughts

Paul