Grove Village Medical Centre
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Stu M. 2 years ago • From Google
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I was experiencing mental health difficulties and a serious eating disorder, having lost a significant amount of weight over a short period and become severely underweight. I was prescribed an antidepressant medication which is commonly associated with reduced appetite as a side effect. The medication caused me persistent nausea and further decreased my food intake. After two weeks, I discontinued it as my condition had deteriorated noticeably. When I returned for a follow-up appointment, I questioned why I had been given a medication typically used for patients with weight management concerns when my situation was the opposite, given my severe underweight status and eating disorder. I felt that prescribing an appetite-suppressing drug to someone in my condition was inappropriate and counterproductive to recovery. The response I received focused on questioning my decision to stop the medication rather than addressing my concerns, and an alternative medication was suggested which I chose not to pursue. Over a 19-year period, I have only attended GP appointments three times, as my confidence in the healthcare system has been significantly affected. This experience has contributed to my broader concerns about the current healthcare funding model and whether the current system represents good value.
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