Dfh,
I hear what you are saying. Unfortunately each person’s experience is dependent on the knowledge and prejudice of the GP. I have a mark on my file for drug seeking behavior for asking for tablets and help to taper off codeine. This means I can get nothing stronger that asprin now. I was sent to a counselling centre and treated appallingly. I took a year to get referral to a drug users anonymous group – and that’s how I am treated at my GP practice – a drug user – which I suppose I am.
I have been told I am irresponsible, not fit to be a parent, the lot – all at the hands of my doctor. I am obviously not happy about that – my family have been kept isolated from my personal issues and I still give them everything I have to give, both time and financially. I support them totally financially and I am their main carer. My children are happy and healthy.
If you can trust and find a good GP, that’s great – but I’m not sure with retrospect it was prudent to trust the system – at least as it is in the UK. Proceed with caution.