Posted by jane d on February 6, 2009, at 19:35:36
In reply to Med doc, posted by posterchild on February 6, 2009, at 18:27:01
Not all psychiatrists are alike of course. But I agree it's scary and I don't know any way to guarantee in advance you've got a decent one.
You should have no trouble getting an anti depressant from your family doctor. ADD meds may be harder. You can always asks. You might try asking your therapist talk to the doctor.
But, is this really what you should be doing? You say your last experience with meds back in high school was a disaster. If it were me, and I had decided I had to try again (and I agree that staying in school is critical) I would want those meds prescribed by someone who had lots of experience in how they worked. More experience than a family doctor who also has to deal with everything else under the sun is likely to have.
Perhaps your therapist could help you face your phobia about psychiatrists. I think they are terrifying too but you've clearly already put a lot of work into staying in school. You also may find that it's easier, well slightly easier, doing this as an adult instead of a minor.
Now to answer your specific question I've never gotten any of my psych meds from my GP and I know she wouldn't prescribe stimulants.
Good luck,
jane
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