Posted by Viridis on May 9, 2003, at 4:07:49
In reply to Re: Pdocs, Psychopharmacologists, and my opinion!, posted by ace on May 9, 2003, at 0:04:53
I really like my pdoc --- he was a GP for years, then trained in psychiatry when he was in his 50s. We usually talk much longer than what he charges for, and it's sort of a mix of therapy and psychopharmacology. But it always comes down to the meds. So, what is he? I'm not sure, but after our discussions he generally adjusts the meds in an appropriate way. This isn't real "therapy" (I've had plenty, and it never helped much) but I feel much better after we talk, and even better with the meds. His "intuition" is very sharp, and he does suggest behavioral modifications as well as drugs.
So, I'm not sure how I'd classify the treatment I'm receiving, but it helps immensely.
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