Posted by garnet71 on June 5, 2009, at 19:21:28
I feel safe with a psychiatrist for the first time. I immediately sensed his concern and motivation to make me well.
He wants me in intense psychotherapy. He also thinks I don't have ADD, and knows an expert in the field; a doctor who has extensive research published on the subject and will do a serious of actual tests if we decide to do that. Actual testing. From an expert. Wow. lol
We spent over 1/2 hr with history, but we didn't have enough time becuase he fit me in his scheduel just to get me in right away, so he wants me back next week to continue talking about my history. He also remarked he was amazed at how things turned out considering my history since childhood, and wants to know more about how I managed this..he's interested in my coping strategies, etc.
He did not reach for his prescription pad; he said he doesn't know enough yet...that's a new concept for me.
He also said he might be able to get wellbutrin to work for me again-by prescribing just a small dose of prozac w/it. I've never heard of this before. But he said if I want the effect of Wellbutrin again, that this is a possibility-he's seen it work before--and that we will talk about this more when it's time to figure that all out. He also understands my concerns of not being able to tolerate adverse side effects because one more slip and I can kiss grad school goodbye. He said "that's why we will be VERY careful".
I was really impressed. He's extremely intelligent too, i used to think all doctors were very intelligent, but now know book smart does not equate to problem solving smart. He's very sharp.
I'm canceling my appt. with heavy malpractice insurance guy old PDoc referred me to. I didn't even feel a need to ask this doctor about that subject. He said he didn't have a problem with me taking the d-amp; he acted like it was no big deal at all, unlike last pdoc who wouldn't see me anymore after prescribing it to me-though had no problem scribing me ritalin or adderall...
I feel so safe with him, and have so much confidence in my treatment now. I'm looking forward to seeing him again next week. I can't wait to get back to the way I once was. I think he has the ability to help me get there. I feel so relieved. If a doctor somehow has control over my well being, he's definitely the one I want in charge...
After 8 or 9 years of substandard care from psychiatrists, I am so thankful for him. I'm not used to a psychiatrist like this.
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