Posted by brynb on November 9, 2012, at 21:26:46
In reply to Idea 4 Mental Health Prof. Training, posted by ChicagoKat on November 9, 2012, at 18:31:52
Hi Kat,
It's funny you posted this; I was so tempted to ask my pdoc at my appointment this week why he chose psychiatry as his medical specialty. Unfortunately, my 30 minutes with him ran into 40 minutes and I had much to discuss, so I didn't have time to ask. That said, I'm really curious to know!
Did he ever suffer from mental illness? (Doubtful, he seems way too intact, competent!) Did one of his close family members? Does he just find psychiatry interesting? Or is it simply because it's a lucrative field of medicine as he's also an addiction specialist in private practice and doesn't accept insurance? I truly wonder...
That said, I started seeing him in early July, and so far, he's probably the best pdoc I've ever seen (and I've seen quite a few). I'm very honest and comfortable with him, and we cover a lot of ground. He's knowledgeable, open and listens to my suggestions.
Sorry, I rambled. But! I completely hear you. In addition to asking why he became a pdoc, I also want to know if he's ever tried any of these crazy meds (no pun intended)...
I'm guessing my interest stems from the idea that it's such a personal, intimate relationship, more so than other professional or medical ones, and it would be interesting to hear his personal experience.
Anyway, hope you're hanging in and doing ok...
-b
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