Posted by Viridis on August 26, 2003, at 23:53:56
In reply to pdoc puzzle re: anxiety, posted by zeugma on August 26, 2003, at 7:02:12
I like JN's mechanic analogy. It seems that in every profession, there's a relatively small proportion of practitioners who are really good, and then there's simply the comfort factor -- who you can talk with and get satisying answers and results. We've just been through this with a home remodeling project. I've learned that when it comes to flooring, tiling, etc., there's only a small fraction of "professionals" I'd trust to both do a good job and interact with me enough to get a real sense of what I want/need.
So, it's no surprise that pdocs are like this too. I've seen quite a few, and finally found someone I can trust, who understands me and has good instincts about meds, without being locked into an SSRI mentality etc. The frustrating thing is that it takes trial and error, which is especially hard when you're suffering from a crippling disorder. But it really is worth the time, effort, and cost to find a good pdoc that you "click" with. And always keep in mind that they are working for you (or, even better, with you), so if the services they provide aren't satisfactory, move on. This is what you'd do in seeking any other type of professional, and when it comes to your mental health, this is one of the most important decisions you can make.
You will find relief -- it may just take a while. Best of luck!
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