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Posted by jasonr on October 29, 2003, at 13:23:01
How do I find a good P-doc??
On top of this, how do I get them to call me back?
I prefer to have a woman, I feel like I would open up more to one.
I have called the women in my insurance list and they do not seem to call me back.
anyway, how do I find a good doc that will help me? I am just depressed... maybe some add (since childhood). I am 26.
Thanks!
Posted by fallsfall on October 29, 2003, at 21:55:09
In reply to How to find a good p-doc?, posted by jasonr on October 29, 2003, at 13:23:01
I wrote a post in the last 6 months about finding pdocs and therapists, but I haven't been able to find it. I'll keep looking, but I wanted to know that you weren't being ignored!
Posted by Dinah on October 29, 2003, at 22:21:45
In reply to How to find a good p-doc?, posted by jasonr on October 29, 2003, at 13:23:01
Are you looking for a therapist or psychiatrist (for meds)? If you're looking for a psychopharmacologist for meds, the gender shouldn't really matter. I spend about five minutes every three months with my pdoc. But I have found that the best ones in my area are affiliated with the teaching hospitals or university. And since I just came from an absolutely brilliant headache specialist and neurologist, who appears to already have my lifelong problem well in hand, and who is also affiliated with a teaching hospital, that conclusion has been reinforced. They're forced to keep up with the latest, and have a lot more data on hand about side effects, etc.
A therapist is a heck of a lot more difficult, since the goodness of fit is the most important element, and that's so highly individual. But perhaps once you have a really good psychiatrist, they can make a referral to a really good therapist. That's how I got my pediatrician (who's fabulous). I got a referral from my equally fabulous ob/gyn.
I agree with you about the receptivity of mental health professionals. I had a really hard time to get any of them to seem happy about seeing me for an initial appointment, when I self referred. In fact, the main reason I have my therapist is that he was the only one who seemed to want to meet with me. I've had better luck when I had a referral.
Posted by jasonr on October 30, 2003, at 9:59:56
In reply to Re: How to find a good p-doc? » jasonr, posted by Dinah on October 29, 2003, at 22:21:45
BOTH! =)
I need some med management. My primary physician has me on effexor-xr 225, and we have tried lexapro, but those are the only 2 he feels comfortable with trying. So, I need some medication management.
I think I may also have some ADD that I need to deal with. Some online tests, research, etc... leads me to beleive I have had it since early childhood and it has never been dealt with. It has kept me from reaching my full potential at anything because I only see things through to about 75% completion.
Perhaps therapy will help too. But I figured a psychiatrist was the place to start since I am already on meds. I have an appt on wed with one FINALLY so we will see how that goes.
Now, what is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychopharmacologist? =)
Thanks! -Jason
> Are you looking for a therapist or psychiatrist (for meds)? If you're looking for a psychopharmacologist for meds, the gender shouldn't really matter. I spend about five minutes every three months with my pdoc. But I have found that the best ones in my area are affiliated with the teaching hospitals or university. And since I just came from an absolutely brilliant headache specialist and neurologist, who appears to already have my lifelong problem well in hand, and who is also affiliated with a teaching hospital, that conclusion has been reinforced. They're forced to keep up with the latest, and have a lot more data on hand about side effects, etc.
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> A therapist is a heck of a lot more difficult, since the goodness of fit is the most important element, and that's so highly individual. But perhaps once you have a really good psychiatrist, they can make a referral to a really good therapist. That's how I got my pediatrician (who's fabulous). I got a referral from my equally fabulous ob/gyn.
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> I agree with you about the receptivity of mental health professionals. I had a really hard time to get any of them to seem happy about seeing me for an initial appointment, when I self referred. In fact, the main reason I have my therapist is that he was the only one who seemed to want to meet with me. I've had better luck when I had a referral.
Posted by Dinah on October 30, 2003, at 15:36:22
In reply to Re: How to find a good p-doc? » Dinah, posted by jasonr on October 30, 2003, at 9:59:56
Hey! Congratulations on getting an appointment. Even if you don't like this one, it's a lot easier to look for a new one when you don't feel the pressure. And this one might be just perfect.
A psycho-pharmacologist is just a psychiatrist who specialized in medication management. I'm guessing that most of the ones coming out of college now are oriented that way. My psychiatrist I think does both. His receipt lets him pick between psycho-pharmacology visit and a session. Some doctors want to hear a bit more about what's going on than mine does though. Mine is striclty the meds ma'am. Doesn't want to consult with my therapist or hear anything not directly related to medication.
Let us know how you like her. :)
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