Posted by bleauberry on December 9, 2007, at 18:14:52
In reply to I Quit!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2007, at 13:45:36
Jan, I know it's frustrating for you. Bigtime. Makes my heart ache.
You know what though? Maybe this is God's way of steering you in another direction? I mean, haven't you been down this psychiatrist road for so long with no real results to show for it? Why would you want to keep on that road? Do you really believe this doctor or any new pdoc is going to have some brilliant idea that will suddenly end the suffering?
You've been here for a long time. You've learned a lot. You were a nurse. YOu know a lot. You're smart. The absolute best person in the world to manage your care is...you.
I might suggest going through the phone book and calling a few dozen GPs that are near you. Ask for ones that are comfortable and experienced with psych meds. My current GP for example does stuff like zyprexa, seroquel, lithium, depakote, benzos, stimulants, etc as routine. My previous GP on the other hand said if I wanted to switch meds I would have to be referred to a pdoc. Just changing doses was a big deal to him. So GPs are quite different. Get on the phone and find one you like. A GP stands a better chance of seeing the whole picture, the whole body, rather than a pdoc who is going to only see your mood symptoms. Preferably the new GP should also be comfortable with thyroid treatments and hopefully food sensitivities.
Regardless of the doc's specialty, the most important things are:
A doc who is easy to get to.
A doc who is accessible on short notice.
A doc you can have a good relationship with.
A doc who is well versed in psych meds.
A doc who is open minded enough to listen to what you would like to do.I say dump the worthless pdocs. They have been of no benefit to you. Find a real doc. One who cares, one who will work with you as a partner. They do exist. Call 20 at random, probably one of them will fit the bill.
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