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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 246020" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I don't have any ideas what could be going on unless he is taking some other medication he isn't supposed to. </p><p></p><p>But I think going to the psychiatrist with him is an excellent idea. People OFTEN forget what the docs say. Seeing a doctor, esp a specialist, is a very stressful event for many people, especially men and the elderly (Both categories who were often raised not to show feelings or be in touch with their bodies). Having you there with the list of questions and concerns, as well as having all the medications/doses/how often he takes them written down or the bottles in a baggie, is a great way to show support.</p><p></p><p>It can take stress off of him, let you have a feel for this doctor and how he treats husband and his illness, and let you take notes for husband to let both of you know after the appointment what the doctor said. You can also ask questions to clarify things so that there are no misunderstandings.</p><p></p><p>If teh psychiatrist is doing therapy they can ask you to wait outside during that part of the appointment, but not many psychiatrists do that from my experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 246020, member: 1233"] I don't have any ideas what could be going on unless he is taking some other medication he isn't supposed to. But I think going to the psychiatrist with him is an excellent idea. People OFTEN forget what the docs say. Seeing a doctor, esp a specialist, is a very stressful event for many people, especially men and the elderly (Both categories who were often raised not to show feelings or be in touch with their bodies). Having you there with the list of questions and concerns, as well as having all the medications/doses/how often he takes them written down or the bottles in a baggie, is a great way to show support. It can take stress off of him, let you have a feel for this doctor and how he treats husband and his illness, and let you take notes for husband to let both of you know after the appointment what the doctor said. You can also ask questions to clarify things so that there are no misunderstandings. If teh psychiatrist is doing therapy they can ask you to wait outside during that part of the appointment, but not many psychiatrists do that from my experience. [/QUOTE]
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