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Posted by Janice on July 31, 2000, at 22:58:03
I just like to welcome you to psychobabble (I know you've been here for a little while now) and ask you how'd you get so darn smart and educated? Sometimes I can barely understand what you write - small attention span and those damn meds :~)
I really appreciated your response to my lithium question. Do you work in the health care field? Anyway, you are definately a welcome asset here. If you've already mentioned this, or don't want to, please don't feel you have to, or have to again.
Janice
Posted by shar on July 31, 2000, at 23:05:46
In reply to Sunnely…, posted by Janice on July 31, 2000, at 22:58:03
> I just like to welcome you to psychobabble (I know you've been here for a little while now) and ask you how'd you get so darn smart and educated? Sometimes I can barely understand what you write - small attention span and those damn meds :~)
>
> I really appreciated your response to my lithium question. Do you work in the health care field? Anyway, you are definately a welcome asset here. If you've already mentioned this, or don't want to, please don't feel you have to, or have to again.
>
> Janice
Posted by Snowie on August 1, 2000, at 18:23:25
In reply to Sunnely…, posted by Janice on July 31, 2000, at 22:58:03
My gut instinct tells me that our Sunnely is a pdoc. He may not want to discuss himself, but I hope he will one day introduce himself to the extent that he feels comfortable. In the meantime, I'm just happy that he has chosen to share his wealth of knowledge and information via this medium ... even if English isn't his "mother tongue."
Snowie
Posted by Janice on August 2, 2000, at 11:13:49
In reply to Re: Sunnely… » Janice, posted by Snowie on August 1, 2000, at 18:23:25
hi Snowie,
I hope you are still happy with your new pdoc. I bet it's not that uncommon for people to stick with pdocs they aren't that fond of just because it's easy. I sure am happy with mine - he made 3 med adjustments and now I am great.
Good luck with this new medication you hope to try. I agree, being able to remain anonymous is important here.
take care, Janice
Posted by Snowie on August 2, 2000, at 18:42:30
In reply to Snowie…, posted by Janice on August 2, 2000, at 11:13:49
Thanks, Janice, but who knows when that new drug will be available in the USA, or if it will even be "all that." Remember BuSpar? It didn't do squat for me.
As for my newest old pdoc, I saw him a couple of times but unfortunately it didn't work out. When I arrived for my third session, another patient was already waiting. He had given away my time, even though I had made the appointment a couple of weeks earlier. He went ahead and saw her since she had been with him longer. He couldn't find his appointment book so he asked for my telephone number and promised he would call to reschedule. He said at least one good thing had come of the double booking -- I had found his new office. Well ... it wasn't too difficult to find since I had been there before, but I guess he forgot that. He seems to have forgotten a lot of things. To make a long story short, it's been two weeks and he still hasn't called. I have Caller ID, so I would have known, and I'm in the phone book had he lost my number. I really think he just forgot about me. I might have called him, but he was so outraged at my old pdoc's behavior (and rightly so). Also, my former psychologist called me at work a couple of days after my old pdoc dismissed me to cancel an appointment. He said he realized it wasn't a good time for me to talk, so he asked me to call to reschedule. Of course, at that point I had more important things to worry about, such as finding a new pdoc, so I never called him back. My newest old pdoc said that it was unprofessional of my psychologist not to have called again. You know, people who live in fragile glass houses shouldn't throw such extremely large stones. It's just as well ... the acoustics in his new office were so bad that I could hear his conversations with patients while I was sitting in the waiting room. I was hoping our sessions would be private, but I certainly wasn't expecting group therapy. Anyway, I may call the pdoc my sister is seeing since she really likes him.
I didn't mean to write a book, but thanks for asking. BTW, if you want more info about that other thing, you can email me.
Snowie
Posted by Janice on August 2, 2000, at 21:04:49
In reply to Re: Snowie… » Janice, posted by Snowie on August 2, 2000, at 18:42:30
bad organization
bad jokes
bad memory
bad professional behaviourthe acoustics in his new office were so bad that I could hear his conversations with patients while I was sitting in the waiting room. I was hoping our sessions would be private, but I certainly wasn't expecting group therapy.
Almost too funny to believe Snowy!
I'm happy to hear your sister also got away from the old old pdoc. I've seen 4 pdocs since I've started, liked 2 and disliked 2 - so I've liked 50% of the pdocs I've met. I'd bet that's a good average. Sometimes I've wondered what I'm looking for and basically it's a personality I like and someone who cares, plus someone that lets me be an active participant in my recovery. The good organization, good memory and good professional behaviour and silent room are taken for granted. I hope you have luck with your sister's pdoc. take care, Janice
Posted by Snowie on August 3, 2000, at 15:40:44
In reply to Re: Snowie…, posted by Janice on August 2, 2000, at 21:04:49
Janice,
It IS all quite amusing. Maybe if I ever find someone who gives a damn I'll be laughing up a storm. Right now, I'm just totally frustrated. My newest ex-pdoc told me during my first session that if I could find someone better, he would pay me $500. I wish I had gotten that in writing. BTW, every trait you mentioned in a pdoc is exactly what I'm looking for. Also, I was extremely impressed when he gave me his beeper number since my old ex-pdoc wouldn't even talk to me on the phone, but what good does it do if he doesn't return calls? My insurance rep complained to me that she beeped him several times but he never called her. What type of professional runs a business like that?
Snowie
snowie98 at hotmail dot com===================
> bad organization
> bad jokes
> bad memory
> bad professional behaviour
>
> the acoustics in his new office were so bad that I could hear his conversations with patients while I was sitting in the waiting room. I was hoping our sessions would be private, but I certainly wasn't expecting group therapy.
>
> Almost too funny to believe Snowy!
>
> I'm happy to hear your sister also got away from the old old pdoc. I've seen 4 pdocs since I've started, liked 2 and disliked 2 - so I've liked 50% of the pdocs I've met. I'd bet that's a good average. Sometimes I've wondered what I'm looking for and basically it's a personality I like and someone who cares, plus someone that lets me be an active participant in my recovery. The good organization, good memory and good professional behaviour and silent room are taken for granted. I hope you have luck with your sister's pdoc. take care, Janice
Posted by Sunnely on August 10, 2000, at 23:46:06
In reply to Sunnely…, posted by Janice on July 31, 2000, at 22:58:03
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I hope you don't mind if I don't offer any info about myself.
I enjoy reading your posts. Lots of valuable information, here. Some I consider "keepers" especially from Cam W.
Take care.
Posted by Cam W. on August 11, 2000, at 6:50:57
In reply to Janice, Shar, Snowie, et. al., posted by Sunnely on August 10, 2000, at 23:46:06
Sunnely - You've made me blush, first thing in the morning. Thank you. I don't care if you are animal, vegetable or mineral; just keep posting. You fit in perfect with us "info-geeks" on this board.
What can I say, like you, I love my job and I don't mind (I actually want to) sharing my observations and research with those who can maybe benefit from it.The thing that I like about PB (apart from the increase in practical knowledge) is that everyone keeps everyone else honest; kinda like an amicable peer review. You complement our panel nicely. I have learned more on this board in the past 7 or 8 months than I have in 16 years of practice (almost).
BTW - A belated welcome from me as well. - Cam
Posted by Kath on August 11, 2000, at 8:22:45
In reply to Re: Snowie… » Janice, posted by Snowie on August 3, 2000, at 15:40:44
Hi Snowie - what awful experiences with pdocs! I certainly hope the next one is a professional. I don't know where you live, but I have an excellent pdoc. She's actually a child & adolescent pdoc who I met when I took my son there, but although he hardly sees her, she still sees me & we're doing some wonderful work. If you're in Ontario, Canada, & want her name, let me know.
Take care, Kath
Posted by Kath on August 11, 2000, at 8:25:30
In reply to Janice, Shar, Snowie, et. al., posted by Sunnely on August 10, 2000, at 23:46:06
I probably speak for most people here to say, of course we're okay with whatever level of anonymity you feel good with. Thanks for being here & giving such useful information!
Take care, Kath
> Thanks for the warm welcome.
>
> I hope you don't mind if I don't offer any info about myself.
>
> I enjoy reading your posts. Lots of valuable information, here. Some I consider "keepers" especially from Cam W.
>
> Take care.
Posted by Snowie on August 11, 2000, at 20:25:27
In reply to To Snowie - re pdocs, posted by Kath on August 11, 2000, at 8:22:45
Thanks, Kath. I'm extremely frustrated with the psychiatric profession in general these days -- at least here in my neck of the woods. Despite my nick, I live nowhere near Canada, but thanks for the offer. Hopefully things will be better in the future since they can't get any worse. As it is, I don't have a pdoc or a therapist. Luckily, during my second appointment, Dr. Strange gave me a refill on my med or I'd be quite frantic by now. It's ironic, but depression has never seemed a major problem for me until now. I understand and sympathize with what some of you go through. Hopefully this too shall pass. Thanks for asking.
Snowie
> Hi Snowie - what awful experiences with pdocs! I certainly hope the next one is a professional. I don't know where you live, but I have an excellent pdoc. She's actually a child & adolescent pdoc who I met when I took my son there, but although he hardly sees her, she still sees me & we're doing some wonderful work. If you're in Ontario, Canada, & want her name, let me know.
>
> Take care, Kath
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