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Posted by Margie on October 30, 2001, at 10:01:38
I have my first psychiatrist appt on thursday of this week. I'm really nervous. I have a good GP who gives me medication and lets me talk about stuff but now he wants me to see a shrink about my agoraphobia and OCD.
Being an agoraphobic, I'm really scared to do this. What is it going to be like? Am I going to have tell him about my childhood or some kind of Frudian stuff? What do psychiatrists do? I don't see how he can help me more than my GP.
Posted by akc on October 30, 2001, at 10:27:19
In reply to Really nervous, posted by Margie on October 30, 2001, at 10:01:38
Being nervous is okay -- it is to be expected.
The thing I tell my self about seeing a pdoc for the psych stuff over a GP is the fact that the world of medicine is a really big world. There is just so much to know and one person just cannot know it all. Good GPs are really amazing in that they can get you on the right path so quick. But sometimes there are roadblocks on that path and the really good ones will steer you to specialists to help you continue down the path.
The key is having both a really good GP and a really good pdoc.
You should not have to tell your entire life story your first visit to your pdoc -- and depending on the course of treatment, you might never do so -- it will depend a lot on the pdoc. You will be scared, but underneath that fear, listen to your intuition. You should within a couple of visits get an idea whether the doctor is a good fit. If not, go back to your GP and start anew. You should find a pdoc that will be the right one for you.
akc
Posted by adamie on October 30, 2001, at 18:33:49
In reply to Really nervous, posted by Margie on October 30, 2001, at 10:01:38
phychologists help people with life issues. phychiatrists help people with mental disorders. From my experience a lot of the talking which goes on with pdocs is medication oriented. they know a lot about the various meds a person can try. But many are not educated enough in various medical issues and how to help the patient.> I have my first psychiatrist appt on thursday of this week. I'm really nervous. I have a good GP who gives me medication and lets me talk about stuff but now he wants me to see a shrink about my agoraphobia and OCD.
> Being an agoraphobic, I'm really scared to do this. What is it going to be like? Am I going to have tell him about my childhood or some kind of Frudian stuff? What do psychiatrists do? I don't see how he can help me more than my GP.
Posted by judy1 on November 1, 2001, at 19:08:20
In reply to Really nervous, posted by Margie on October 30, 2001, at 10:01:38
Hopefully you had a good first session, let us know how you felt about it- judy
Posted by Margie on November 2, 2001, at 14:06:42
In reply to How did it go? » Margie, posted by judy1 on November 1, 2001, at 19:08:20
> Hopefully you had a good first session, let us know how you felt about it- judy
My goodness, I didn't think anyone would ask...thank you.
It was very strange I can tell you. First, I couldn't get my car running so I showed up at the appointment a little late. The doctor forgave me though. He said it gave him time to update his records.
I sat down in this very intimidating office. You know the ones with dark wood and a huge desk between me and him. He asked me to tell him my story. I nearly had a panic attack right there. My story? Anyway, I went through my history while he sat on the other side of that sea of wood looking over his glasses now and then and scribbling in a notebook the whole time. It was a 30 minute consultation and I was nervous the whole time. He said it was natural and that I should give it some time to get comfortable with him. I have another appointment in 2 weeks.
He left me on the meds I am on now because he wants to review his notes before suggesting a change. That makes me nervous too.
Well, on the whole, I'd have to say, it went rather well. He is nice and quite attractive. Very clinical though. I'm not sure if I'll be able to open up to him about 'things' but I'm willing to give it a good try.
We'll see.
Thank you for asking Judy. It was kind of you to want to follow up.
Marg
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