Posted by pseudoname on June 25, 2006, at 8:41:16
In reply to Ways to find a good pdoc?, posted by Racer on June 24, 2006, at 15:30:46
Great question, Racer. (And Hi!)
> I've had it. I'm not doing well
Sorry to hear it.
> My T recommended the current pdoc
Interestingly, 3 recommendations from 2 therapists haven't worked out for me.
> and to see if I feel comfortable with anyone
I can't remember where, but I recently read a recommendation that anyone just starting out to get psych treatment should set up appointments with 3 practitioners! Interview each and compare what they say. A lot of work and money for people who aren't functioning well.
> What's worked for you?
Yellow Pages is how I've had the most success. I've called around to see who can take me and who I can afford, and I've sampled them and gotten lucky that way twice. Including finding my current pdoc, who gives me off-label meds. But the pdoc before that was NOT good, and she came from the Yellow Pages, too. So I nixed her and moved on.
Also, I lowered my expectations and kept my eye on my ultimate target: a safe, effective drug, not a good pdoc.
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