Changing Psychiatrists-WOW

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My long term psychiatrist is retiring in June. I started the search asap as we had been in each others lives for 25 years. He is genuinely one of the kindest doctors I've ever met. Replacing him will be difficult. He was willing to work with my other providers on physical issues and the right treatment. He knows how bad I am physically. Well I just had my first session/interview with a new practice. Immediately hit on my current Benzo regimen and never asked about my ailments. She diagnoses me with OCD and ADHD which no one has ever said I had. I am proud to say I ended it by relaying my concerns with her professionalism and how I prefer to be treated as a human/patient. Heck she said I was taking too much antacid meds. I need those to survive. Just needed to vent. It is just a hot mess to change providers of any kind.

[AnxiousSilver]

I am proud to say I ended it by relaying my concerns with her professionalism and how I prefer to be treated as a human/patient."

I sorry that your psych is retiring. I went through that myself a little over a decade ago, and it's not easy.

He was hands down the best psych that I ever had, but sadly I met him too late in his practice.

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I hope that things get better for you, and that you find a psych that fits all of your needs soon.

[Hidden]

I am so sorry you are losing someone who you were with so long. Changing providers has set me back as well, and it’s a shame and shouldn’t have to happen. It’s especially hard when suffering physical issues as well and finding a good team.

My GP doc tells me that my mental health issues are affecting my physical health.

My Psy doc tells me that my physical health issues are affecting my mental health.

Why they can’t pick up the phone and have a pow-wow about me is crazy. If they could just put their heads together and get on the same page regarding my health, I think I would see much more progress. But. apparently that doesn’t happen much anymore.

Compassionate providers seem to be a thing of the past. I pray that you can find someone you connect with, and someone who looks at the big picture. I’m right here venting with you👍🙏

[Kelkel00 in reply to Hidden]

I agree! It seems bizarre they can’t communicate with each other to find what works best for you!

Prayers to my dear friend!

[EndUser13]

Earlier this year I had to lose my beloved therapist... there was nothing bad about it, he was just moving on in a way that would improve his career and I was happy for him. I was sure I'd have to start going through idiots who didn't know what the hell they were talking about or could relate at all. I got lucky and was hooked up with someone who specializes in what I am dealing with and I'm NEVER going back to a non-specialist again now that I see what I was missing out on. I hope you can find that kind of luck with your next doc

[Midori]

It's not easy to find a new Psych. You have had 25 years of knowing the current one, and that is an amazing record. He knows you very well, and it will be hard adjusting.

This new one seems more interested in you as a case study, not a person, and IMO, it was both discourteous to you and also insulting to make diagnoses off the bat, so to speak. She doesn't know you yet, so she made a load of assumptions which will colour her treatment of you. She was hasty, and should have seen you several times before committing to a diagnosis, I'm glad you took her to task about it. Might be worth looking up her records with patients; see if she gets good ratings (think Trip Adviser!)

Could your current Psych recommend someone, maybe? Do you know where your current one qualified? Perhaps look for another from the same Med School. Psychiatry is not, unfortunately an exact science, so much depends on their own foibles, which do affect the way they treat patients. Keep trying, and don't feel you have to stay with one if you don't feel confident with them. It's not a one size fits all.

Cheers, Midori