unsure about seeing trainee psychologist again-

[lorianxiety]

im not sure what this young woman can do in terms of helping,I feel she is not going to help with my feelings ect since I find it difficult to express myself clearly when in the throes of anxiety and unfamiliar surroundings,and change in weather certainly affects me being older,any thoughts on the matter.

[Ironj]

Regarding the fact that she’s young and fresh might be a good thing as the older psychiatrist are thinking the old school ways. The training is much more comprehensive today then even 10 years ago do to modern technology and medication.

[lorianxiety in reply to Ironj]

thankfully,my current gp is going to give me some diazepam------I explained how I somehow mislaid the amount I got from my previous practise and I explained over the phone that it was health anxiety I had trouble with and since I saw him last week he will give me some 2mgdiazapam------as for the trainee your right in one sense that she will have a fresh approach ,and modern techniques once qualified,.US,seems to have plenty of psychiatrists ,have you got a good one.?

[Ironj in reply to lorianxiety]

That’s good news. I’ve got a very good psychiatrist and have been seeing him in and off for 30 years but steady for the last 10 years or so. That being said in a 50 mile radius I would guess there’s a 100 of them to choose from.

[lorianxiety in reply to Ironj]

Hi again,yes it was nerve wracking to just speak over the phone,but he realised (I hope)that I was indeed genuinely concerned about my state of mind and health in general ---blood test taken proved fine …..so that was that. Yes,it seems that UK could do with far more psychiatrists......must ask the trainee--I appreciate your response hope you have a good day!

[Ironj in reply to lorianxiety]

Thank you .. you have a good day as well