Posted by Dinah on October 7, 2001, at 3:32:15
In reply to Re: Bipolar Disorder without Mania-Wendy and Roo » tina, posted by Dinah on October 7, 2001, at 3:07:16
The downside to a psychiatrist search is that, in my case at least, it took so long. The quickest I was ever seen was at a mental health clinic. They did an intake interview within a week. If you need to see someone quickly, a referral from your GP, a mental health clinic, or the local hospital might be your best bet. If you like who you get, great, if not you at least have some help while you look to find someone else more suited to your needs.
Also remember, your psychiatrist does not have to be your therapist. In fact, in my limited experience, the psychiatrists I have seen weren't the best therapists. Prescribing meds and talk therapy are two distinctly different skill sets.
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