Posted by viridis on October 30, 2002, at 11:33:01
In reply to Re: thanks Re: Klonopin as a dumb drug » viridis, posted by Squiggles on October 30, 2002, at 7:08:24
Hi Squiggles,
Your situation sounds ideal, and I know (second-hand at least) that being treated in a university/research setting often exposes you to open-minded doctors who are eager to seek out expert advice. I was thinking of the more common situation in which a person sees a GP who deals with hundreds of patients and conditions, and doesn't have time to learn about or research each one. In those cases, I think you're more likely to be successful going directly to a specialist.
I shouldn't condemn GPs across the board, because I'm sure some are excellent. Mine is not, nor have I been very impressed with others I've seen. And, I've seen some bad psychiatrists too. But, barring access to the kind of setting you're in, I'd still start with a psychiatrist.
By the way, I'm Canadian too, although I've lived in the states for years.
All the best,
Viridis
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