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Deb · 06-07-2008, 08:30 AM

New Update....

I was supposed to have a Benefits Review Hearing yesterday (6/6/08) because the Workman's Comp insurance company is contesting the depression saying that it is cause by life and not from my accident or injury. I have already been sent to a state designated doctor and his report stated that the depression stems from my injury and all the pain that I am suffering through, which agrees with my PCP. I don't understand what good it is for them to contest this cause I haven't even been seen by one of their doctors. You would think that if they are going to contest covering this they would have a doctor saying that he disagrees with my PCP and the State Designated doctor's findings. Well anyhow now it has been rescheduled for 7/7/08 so I'll let ya know how it goes.

Deb

~~Still in Limbo~~ · 06-07-2008, 08:42 AM

Hang in there Deb, these are just Games to Frustrate and try and Break You down. Get Mad not Angry or More Depressed, Anger can be a Good Thing, it Relieves Stress. Go Outside and Scream, as Jayne Says go and Break Bottles in the Garbage Can, or whatever it takes to get the Frustration Out. Then Spend this extra Time Learning as much as You can about Your States w/c Laws, and when Your Hearing commences, You will be Better Prepared to Kick their As**s!!! Wink

~~capricorn~~ · 06-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Hi Deb......Sorry you are going through this. It will always amaze me at what the IC does and gets away with that no one else could even come close to doing. You're absolutely right. What if your mail didn't come? Depression: Most of us either had it/still have it/will get it. The system, the pain, the medication, the treatments, etc all contribute to the depression coming on. Then add to that the fact that most of us have other problems outside of our injuries. I was prescribed Cymbalta just as Sparkey was. Mine was prescribed only for pain the first time or the IC would not pay for it. It didn't work. Months later I fell into a deep depression and my PCP wanted to try it again. Works wonderfully for me for depression and I am only on 20mg. for two months now. It's so hard when we lose all interest and are sad all the time. It makes it sooooooooooooooo much harder to have any ambition and get up and go. Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

CAP Smile

Deb · 06-07-2008, 08:02 PM

Thank you all so much for the kind words of encouragement. It means so much to me. I am on 60 mg of Cymbalta but I might as well be taking nothing. Today has been a good day. I went for a little walk outside and just the fresh air and beautiful day helped a lot. At least I haven't had the tear thing going on today. This is even affecting my husband now cause I cannot tell him what is wrong. I'm not a person to cry much. Usually the only thing that will put me to tears is a death. He says it is rought to watch a strong spirited woman turn to mush. I told him I am trying with everything I know how to control this but it is winning. Oh well one day at a time.

Thanks for listening.
Deb

chrischris · 06-07-2008, 11:49 PM

Deb, You are doing a good thing by coming on to this forum and talking about your depression. Holding it inside only makes it worse, and there are many of us who have been there who can help you.

I can't tell you how many times my meds were changed, but still the crying was out of control. Finally my PCP said he didn't know what else to do for me and suggested I find a psychiatrist. I didn't want to do that because I am already seeing a psychologist for psycho-therapy. I didn't know it at the time, but you can go to a psychiatrist just for your medication management. They are trained to know how to help you medically, without all the guessing games. On my first visit, I cried and cried and when he saw what meds I was taking, he immediately took one away, lowered the dose on another one, and gave me a new med. I have been so much better since then. I still have bad days but now I know it's not the end of the world.

Ask your PCP for a referral to a psychologist. It might take a two or three before you find one you feel comfortable with, but when you do, it will be worth it for your well being.

Hang in there. Better days ahead! Tongue

red1030 · 06-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Deb, I too am so sorry about these issues... and your pain. Keep up the fight ok...love Red

~~capricorn~~ · 06-08-2008, 09:19 AM

Deb, CC is right. It sounds like it's time for a med change. 60mg. of Cymbalta is the max. How long have you been at that dosage? I know what you mean about the tears. I have never been an easy crier. When I had the breakdown 4 months after my injuries and being denied I cried one day when the CVS guy told me I couldn't retrun something. SO unlike me. I would walk in the house from being at the Dr.s hysterical and my husband had no idea what was going on. He had never seen me like that and was afraid for me. That was about a year and a half ago and I am much stronger now but whenever the IC starts any of their lying or other BS I still fall apart. I bothers me so much to be treated like a criminal. The pain is bad enough , leave me alone with the games. Best of luck. Keep looking up towards the Son.

CAP