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Had my second visit with my current psychiatrist today. Usually the pdoc visits go something like this...
How are you?
Whatever answer given is usually replied with,
and do you think the medication is working?
Yes? *scribble scribble* hands you a script, see you next month.
No? Up dosage, lower dosage, wean on/wean off, try something else,
*scribble scribble* hands you a script, see you next month.
Any other conversation is met with, you should discuss that with your therapist.
Today my new pdoc listened to my concerns, while I feel my new therapist is committed to helping and her heart is in the right place, she is too young and inexperienced to give me the help I need. She is going to try and set me up with a more seasoned therapist.
While I was obviously distressed, she didn't suggest I go back on the Effexor or something similar.
She did ask me if I was okay with my current meds for ADHD and the as needed 5 mil. Valium
Yes? *scribble scribble* handed me my scripts, then walked me out, and asked the front desk when the recommended therapist would be in and let them know to have her call pdoc.
It's a good feeling to be listened to and shown I'm heard.
I hope the therapist she wants me to go to has an available spot for me. I hope something changes for the better.
In the meantime, it was good to be heard.
How are you?
Whatever answer given is usually replied with,
and do you think the medication is working?
Yes? *scribble scribble* hands you a script, see you next month.
No? Up dosage, lower dosage, wean on/wean off, try something else,
*scribble scribble* hands you a script, see you next month.
Any other conversation is met with, you should discuss that with your therapist.
Today my new pdoc listened to my concerns, while I feel my new therapist is committed to helping and her heart is in the right place, she is too young and inexperienced to give me the help I need. She is going to try and set me up with a more seasoned therapist.
While I was obviously distressed, she didn't suggest I go back on the Effexor or something similar.
She did ask me if I was okay with my current meds for ADHD and the as needed 5 mil. Valium
Yes? *scribble scribble* handed me my scripts, then walked me out, and asked the front desk when the recommended therapist would be in and let them know to have her call pdoc.
It's a good feeling to be listened to and shown I'm heard.
I hope the therapist she wants me to go to has an available spot for me. I hope something changes for the better.
In the meantime, it was good to be heard.
