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I need a doctor's appointment!
16/F
I haven't been to the doctor's lately for check ups, not since the beginning of this year as I had pnemonia the year prior. I think we have to pay like 20$ an appointment. My official last appointment had to do with my taking ADHD pills for my ADD. (Is that wrong?!)
Well, my mom refuses to let me have another doctor's appointment, but right now, I think I really need one. I've had several issues, maybe listing them will help?
1. My period's been acting up. It normally lasts 8 days and is pretty heavy so I have to frequently change pads, but my last one lasted four days and was very light. I've also had unusual discharge with a mildly foul odor.
2. My ADHD pills are not helping at all, I have noticed no changes in my behavior, except that I am always tired.
3. I've been having weird thoughts, mostly depressing ones and I THINK, not for sure, but THINK I may have insomnia as I am having trouble sleeping.
Basically, can anyone tell me how to get an appointment with my doctor or provide some advice on the three issues?
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The issue with your ADHD medication and weird thoughts, insomnia and depressing thoughts is a MAJOR red flag issue.
It needs immediate attention as you may have a mental health issue that is treatable such as a mood disorder or depression alone that if untreated becomes bigger and potentially a crisis. I've been there and know what you've mentioned needs looked at.
You should be able to get an appointment for something of that nature. In fact you can even call the doctor and tell them what is happening and you can go in and discuss that with them. If that won't work an emergency room will assess that issue, provide treatment and look at your medical records.
As this involves your mental health you can walk into any hospital as it does qualify as an emergency.
When it comes to item #1 try telling your mom the issue and why you need an appointment to take care of it. I'm sure she will get you an appointment to get looked at. If not, than I can't understand her logic. She's a woman and knows what this is all about and what isn't normal.
Definitely, your ADD issue, the pills and weird and depressing thoughts are your number 1 priority to have checked and everything else second. If you went to an ER for one issue you could also tell them about others and they'll have someone check it out.
If mom won't have the ADD issue, weird thoughts, depression and lack of sleep (all signs of mood disorders and mental health issues) talk to your teacher, principal or school counselor or Child Youth Worker pronto and have them make your parents have it checked.
In Canada they don't have a two-tiered health care system and everything is free. In fact the U.S. is the only country without such a system. I can understand that your mom's insurance company and costs are a concern but the things you mentioned especially what I expanded on aren't anything you can overlook.
Try calling the doctor yourself and if that doesn't work visit any hospital about the ADD pills, them not working, insomnia, weird thoughts, visions (if any) or semi-delusional stuff and depressing thoughts as that qualifies as an emergency as it's detrimental to long and short term health and needs a professional treatment or analysis to rule out problems.
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