Oh, wow I am so sorry you went through that. I am also sorry that your mother-in-law said that to you. Is she a doctor. How does your mother-in-law know it's not a cardiac issue.

What she was basically saying was 'it's all in your head.' That's a message that enrages anyone. Frankly, of course it's in one's head. The brain controls everything. But that's not how people mean it. What they are really saying is that you're imagining things.

Now it is true that we can get so we are in touch with our bodies and misread things. I know I do. But if an MD is asking for a specific order, it's odd they don't respect that. What we hear is all too real...'it's a psych patient.' So that means we are discounted. No one likes to feel that way or simply tolerated or indulged as a child.

Anna--you mother-in-law is a real piece of work! Steer clear.
We understand here.
Glad your so happy with your psychiatrist!

If you're in the U.S. you can ask for an patient advocate. It's free and they assign you someone who can help assert needs on your behalf. Please don't be afraid to use this service. I will next time.

Yeah! My psychiatrist is God send for me. He worries about me all the time. He was concerned about how I would be when he took about 2 and half weeks off. I told him that I should be fine and to not worry about me on your time off.

Well I don't think he is back from his time off until tomorrow but he supported me and even answered my MyChart message. Most of the time he answers it personally. The ER actually contacted him asked if I would be ok if I get discharged home and do ECT on Friday. And he and my hubby backed me up and said yes! I really appreciate that so much.

And now he is concerned about me being too manic. I wonder what my psychiatrist will say to me at my ECT appointment.