Finding Enough . . .Re: Prozac......

[Guest guest]

I did the same pre op . . . I had a wonderful counseling psychiatrist so she

could hear changes and truly assess my needs. I was on Prozac temporarily,

it did nothing for me and therefore she felt depression wasn't the accurate

diagnosis, more like 'manic depression' in which I am usually in the high

state, without the low crashes. She suggested if I lost the weight that the

root cause would surface and she was right on . . . its been a wonderful

journey and I am much more level, not nearly as hyper and I was able to

discover the roots of my obesity and therefore I no longer struggle with the

food obsession, the rebounds from dieting and numerous other things. I am

at peace and there is finally enough and good enough in my life and in the

mirror.

) Vicki

In a message dated 9/19/2002 4:35:52 AM Pacific Standard Time,

dbandas@... writes:

> Maybe a little clarification....a psychiatrist, who is always a medical

> doctor can prescribe meds. A " talk " therapist or counselor which you refer

> to as a coach, may be a psychiatrist, psychologist, MSW (master of social

> work) It always seemed like not such a good idea to me that one would only

> do the minimal visits some psychiatrists require to prescribe drugs.

>

> In my case, I went to a psychiatrist who was also a counselor.

>

> Just my $.02

> in Austin

> RNY April 1998

>