Posted by 10derheart on April 5, 2012, at 2:38:39
In reply to cutting edge Phoenix psychiatrist needed asap!??, posted by CFKS1974 on April 4, 2012, at 15:25:05
Hi,
I think it's kind of you to want to help your friend. I don't have any knowledge of pdocs in that areas, but I did want to mention one thing.
If she fractured her skull in a car wreck in 1996, she was only 5 years old. Anyone who experienced this shock at that age (or very possibly any age, for that matter) most certainly has had trauma. In fact, I would be more surprised to find at age 21, without any therapy in between, that a person does **not** have depression and panic attacks. PTSD is a very real possibility after such an event. Has she has talk therapy with any sort of MH professional? Preferably not her present pdoc unless he is dedicated and serious about therapy AND meds, which many pdocs now are not - not trained for it and simply don't have/won't take the time. I think this could be a huge help.
Not saying she doesn't need the pdoc for meds for the MH issues and the physical pain, but that may end up as just putting a temporary bandage over a much deeper wound. Maybe she can look for someone specializing in PTSD.
All my best to you both.
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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