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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.
Posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2009, at 19:36:28
In reply to New PDoc, posted by garnet71 on June 5, 2009, at 19:21:28
Garnet that's fabulous as trust in the pdoc is to me necessary for a med to work. How did you find him? Love Phillipa
Posted by garnet71 on June 6, 2009, at 8:02:20
In reply to Re: New PDoc » garnet71, posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2009, at 19:36:28
Hi Phillipa~
His son used to be one of my doctors, a general practitioner; that's the only reason I chose him.
Posted by Phillipa on June 6, 2009, at 20:28:51
In reply to Re: New PDoc » Phillipa, posted by garnet71 on June 6, 2009, at 8:02:20
Garnet seriously that's great what state? Mines still in the hospital three months now? Love Phillipa
Posted by garnet71 on June 7, 2009, at 2:56:55
In reply to Re: New PDoc » garnet71, posted by Phillipa on June 6, 2009, at 20:28:51
I live in the NE...Yeah, I'm so happy about him (obviously I am talking about it again!).
So I did some googling today-he is 70 years old (!)-but doesn't look a day over 55 and he is as sharp as a tack. I also found out he is a forensic psychiatrist-a consultant to the courts, and I found one case so far and read his testimony; his judgement seemed very sound-not too harsh, not too lax and I totally agreed w/his statement (and so did the judge). The court consulting implies he has a very clean record and reputation; credibility. And I've already seen some indications he is confident and self-assured in his decisions and analyses and treatment style, which is very important to me. He's not a wimp.
If he were to even decide Wellbutrin w/a Prozac augment is right for me--I'm so confident in him that I'd do it. (This is after writing them off completely not too long ago..lol) He said we'd be very careful...so I'm hoping weekly appointments? instead of 1 x month with a nurse after PDoc sees me once or twice per year.
Maybe I shouldn't get my hopes up too much.....but it's difficult to not be so optimistic after what those doctors put me through. I am just so impressed.
Hey, after 3 years of sub-par, hands-off psychiatric management, I'm celebrating! Hope you find someone too-hope it works out for you as well. Keep me posted :)
Posted by Zana on June 7, 2009, at 11:29:16
In reply to Re: New PDoc, posted by garnet71 on June 7, 2009, at 2:56:55
Keep us posted on how this goes. It sounds great. It certainly sounds like you have good reason to celebrate. I'm anxious to hear how it goes.
Zana
Posted by Phillipa on June 7, 2009, at 20:20:46
In reply to Re: New PDoc, posted by Zana on June 7, 2009, at 11:29:16
Garnet seriously sounds great to trust is to get well that's my new saying. Love Phillipa
Posted by greywolf on June 8, 2009, at 17:53:04
In reply to Re: New PDoc, posted by Phillipa on June 7, 2009, at 20:20:46
Congrats on your new psydoc. I hope that your relationship continues to be reassuring and effective.
Greywolf
Posted by garnet71 on June 10, 2009, at 18:09:26
In reply to New PDoc, posted by garnet71 on June 5, 2009, at 19:21:28
Thanks for the good wishes.
In continuing with my history today, I had the most uncomfortable conversation of my entire life with another human being. We didn't talk about medications because he said we still have to continue my background/history next week.
It was scary that he had me feeling like a vulnerable little girl. But yet I was joking or had a nonchalant attitude about everything, not purposely, and I didn't realize I was doing this, until he asked me why I was doing that instead of crying, and I said because my family and life had been so rediculous, there's really no other way to act anymore when thinking about it all. I was just trying to discuss everything rationally so he could get a clear picture, but for some reason had the hardest time articulating things; I couldn't really think and kept fidgeting and playing with a pillow.
I feel very strange for talking to him that way, then I realized it might have been because he had no body language or reaction/feedback to anything during most of the session, and I couldn't sense anything from his eyes-I've never known someone so difficult to read. And it's not that I should be doing that, but it's automatic and I only realized he was like this after I left because I felt so uncomfortable the whole time. I guess it's social anxiety or something, i remember one therapist who I could immediately see in her eyes she was judging me during one conversation, for example....and just notice that stuff with daily conversations I guess.
So when I left i realized his behavior left me feeling totally exposed, in that with therapists I've gone through hisotry w/before never were like that, and I'd never had a psychiatrist probe me like that before. I think that's why I didn't cry, feeling so vulnerable and exposed. What an uncomfortable realization. My communication behavior was very odd. But I think he did that on purpose to get a specific reaction from me?
I don't feel so well and I noticed i had major chest pains after leaving his office and they haven't gone away. It's a different kind of anxiety I've never had before. I feel sort of confused about the whole experience.
I do feel positive because he has referred to wanting to know "everything" several times, and wouldn't knowing everything lead to a much better treatment outcome? I'm a little worried I don't know how long its going to take for him to find out 'everything', and I couldn't remember 1/2 the stuff he was asking me about, but he did say he could understand why I don't remember. His probing just seems so intense and uncomfortable. I guess it's all for the better though.
Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 15, 2009, at 21:24:34
In reply to New PDoc, posted by garnet71 on June 5, 2009, at 19:21:28
I'm so happy to hear it! Wellbutrin and Prozac worked wonderfully for me for a time. It was the best period I had since becoming mentally, shall we say, unbalanced. I hope it brings great things to you too!
> 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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