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Posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 9:59:27
All he's willing to do is renew my meds. He wants me to go see the sleep neurologist if I want to increase my Provigil. I'm not really surprised, since I foresaw this.
There are so darned few psychiatrists around here right now that I'm not optimistic about finding a new one. My therapist has told me that the pdoc from h*ll would take me back. Not only am I not overly enthusiastic at the prospect, but he's also told me the pdoc from h*ll now wants to leave the city. Apparently he likes to practice in a hospital setting, and most of our psych hospitals and even psych beds have shut down.
I really need to see someone who understands that the only sure thing about my state is that it changes. Sometimes I am anxious and agitated, sometimes I am a lifeless blob.
If I get up the energy, I'll try to look around, although I'm not sure what the point is to try to find doctors when they all just up and leave anyway.
In the meantime I need to call my internist about my yo-yoing temperature, and my dentist about a sore tooth.
I want to call my therapist, but I know not only is there nothing he could do, but he'd helpfully offer the pdoc from h*ll again. I don't know what on earth my therapist sees in that man, although I appreciate that his easygoing nature allows him to tolerate me.
Posted by scratchpad on March 19, 2007, at 12:53:17
In reply to My pdoc depressed me, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 9:59:27
When I was looking for a pdoc, I must have called over a dozen offices. Some names my therapist gave me, others I found on our insurance web site.
1 office had a live person answer the phone.
All the others were voice menu labyrinths; and only 2 offices called me back. Even when there are doctors out there, they can't be found :-(I picked the one I just started with partly because I was able to get an appointment, plus he has Star Wars figurines on his desk. I liked that he had a personality. He didn't make me feel alienated by giving me the "Cheshire Cat" inscrutable look my old pdoc did.
(((Dinah))) I hope you find the doctor you need.
sp
Posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 16:55:53
In reply to Re: My pdoc depressed me » Dinah, posted by scratchpad on March 19, 2007, at 12:53:17
I think I am going to look, when I have the time to devote to it. This guy is really not a good match for me. Aren't there any normal psychiatrists out there? Not scary rigid and not scary intrusive.
I think this is one of those occasions where I wonder if staying was the right course of action. I think that's a subtext to my life in general right now and it gets highlighted every once in a while. But there's no use thinking about it. We promised my son that he can finish his schooling at his present school.
Posted by gazo on March 19, 2007, at 18:25:33
In reply to Re: My pdoc depressed me » scratchpad, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 16:55:53
i understand because i am blessed with an awesome pdoc. i know so many who aren't. i kiss the ground and say thanks for having him.
i don't know what to suggest. i wish i could say something that would help. it is good that you do at least have one good guy in your corner.. never underestimate the value of that.
Posted by madeline on March 19, 2007, at 20:24:33
In reply to My pdoc depressed me, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 9:59:27
Have you considered poking around at Tulane University? There may be some good ones around there, or at least someone could give you a referral to someone different.
Most of the docs and researchers I know that were displaced are now back.
Maddie
Posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 21:19:19
In reply to Re: My pdoc depressed me » Dinah, posted by madeline on March 19, 2007, at 20:24:33
My old pdoc who left was affiliated somehow with Tulane. I never did get quite a good understanding of how. So that's a good idea. I will look around, I think, and see if anyone who might be a better match is seeing new clients.
Posted by Daisym on March 20, 2007, at 1:08:34
In reply to Re: My pdoc depressed me » madeline, posted by Dinah on March 19, 2007, at 21:19:19
I wish I had something to add. I like my pdoc, he is sweet and kind. When I had a big issue with my therapist, he listened and then sent me right back to him. He did admit, "I have this strong pull to jump in there with you theraputically but you HAVE a therapist." I found that reassuring somehow.
I think the University idea is a good one. My pdoc practices in SF most of the time but he spends one day a week in an office near me. So maybe you'll find someone who splits time -- I hope!
Good luck,
Daisy
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