I need a good psychiatrist that actually cares about their patients please I'm desperate

[Music_love]

I've been dealing with depression since I was nine on and off medication trying new medication but unfortunately I have a psychiatrist that isn't good I truly believe that he is there for the money not for the patients I don't even think he take me seriously. "Dr." Louis Herzog, highly advised not to go to him and it's not just me I talked to a few other of his patients just to make sure it wasn't just me. I've been trying to get a new psychiatrist for years but I don't have very good insurance and with this Covid 19 on top of everything it's been impossible. Can someone, anyone I am begging you refer a psychiatrist that will take me in preferably Lodi or Stockton in California but at this point I'm so desperate that if it happens to be a little more out of the way then I'll do it I can't handle feeling this way I need some help really bad my family is disappointed in me, well at least the ones that don't believe that depression isn't real they look down on me and I'm sick of it. Just because you don't have it doesn't mean it's not real .Please help if anyone can I really am desperate and I'm begging for someone to care...

[Nothing_but_books]

Use healthgrades.com this time. It'll help you get some feedback on the doctor before you even go. Some sliding fee clinics have a psychiatrist on staff. Try calling 211 (social services information) to see if they know of a place near you.

If you can get in a support group -- probably virtual now -- that's a great source of honest feedback about doctors.

You're not alone. I've dealt with a couple of the lowest weasels around. Just what you need when you ask for help.

You can try this too:

psychologytoday.com/us/psyc...

I hope it helps. I care. Message me if you like.

[FindingTheAnswers]

Hi Music_love. I understand. And yes I've been there. More than once.

In regards to 'Mental Health Professionals', by the time you get to Psychologists or Psychiatrists, about a third (1/3) of them are, for lack of a better word, are 'Whack-jobs'. They're highly intelligent, very well educated, but they just don't get it. They're like Sheldon on the 'Big Bang Theory'.

I know this doesn't answer your question, but please know that you are not alone.

There are psychiatric Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners that can write prescriptions (at least in Illinois). Usually, they live in the real world. They live in our world.

I hope you find what you need. Sometimes the Holidays can make this worse.

Above all else....NEVER GIVE UP!!

Good thoughts and prayers to you.

[designguy]

From my own experience and what I have read from others, the only reason to go to a psychiatrist is for medication prescriptions and only if there is no other resource available. I would suggest you first do a self-review and try to determine what the origins are of your depression, for instance is it from childhood issues, some form of trauma, family history of depression, etc... It will help you determine what type of therapist is best for you and what kind of therapy. The more specific you can be the better the relationship and outcome will be. In the States we have many options of therapist types to choose from like psychotherapists, trauma therapists, family system therapists, somatic therapists, etc... Also, most therapists have websites and you can check them out and see if you think they are a fit for you ahead of time. Most therapists will also meet with you initially for free or a nominal fee or even over the phone first to see if they and you are a good fit before proceeding.