Posted by BrittPark on January 7, 2003, at 17:19:33
In reply to Re: New doc is not only benzophobic but stimuphobic! » oracle, posted by Saragram on January 7, 2003, at 13:32:09
One (time cosuming and frustrating) thing you can do is run through the list of psychiatrists who take your insurance and do a 5 minute phone interview with each of them. Ask them whether they treat ADHD, whether they every prescribe benzos, whether they ever prescribe stimulants and anything else that is important to you. Some doctors will take offense at being asked questions. Thank them politely and move on to the next. Some doctors will think that you're displaying "drug seeking behavior". Tell them to check with your therapist and doctors who have prescribed medication for you, but think twice about suspicious doctors. With luck you'll find a compatible psychiatrist.
That's how I found my very satisfactory psychiatrist. I used the yellow pages since my insurance didn't cover psychiatric illnesses, however.
Good Luck,
Britt
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