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Originally Posted by sjaeger172004
I am currently seeing A psychiatrist Privately (whom bulk bills) I have been seeing him since 2005 the thing is he seems to be arrogant by refusing to communicate with any one and I only see him for about 10-15 minutes every 6 weeks. I am currently Diagnosed with Panic disorder with agoraphobia, PTSD, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar 2, mixed anxiety disorder and also issues with low self esteem. I am also seeing A college clinical psychologist (once every 1 to 2 weeks for an hour day to day issues as well as study issues) A bulk billing private clinical Psychologist (Once every 3weeks for an hour), as well as a caseworker whom used to work in mental health, and I also see a G.P for an hour about once every 2 weeks to keep an eye on my mental health.
My problem is there is no communication between my psychiatrist and everyone else unless my caseworker come with me to the appointment where everyone else will communicate with each other and also I am unable to open up to the psychiatrist but I seem to be able to open up to my other supports.
My medications still hasn't been worked out as nothing seems to work according to my psychiatrist and my moods seem to be affecting my studies to the point that I had to repeat the same subject several times and is really if not already starting to destroy my reputation. My Teachers and Head Teachers are really supportive thankfully.
I was wondering what I should do One part of me is scared to chance psychiatrist (which my College Psychologist says I should continue with as I have a "History with my psychiatrist" Another part of me say I need to change and then another part of me says my try get my medications and disorders into control in hospital as I feel I have no control over my emotions at the moment due to family and study issues.
My old Psychologist at an old campus has told me that she is concerned about me being under my current psychiatrists care. My caseworker has been to an appointment and has said has also has concerns about me being under my current psychiatrists care.
Sorry that it was long Hope it make sense
Thank you for any Advice
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I can understand your fears, but just my opinion, if you don't trust your doctor to really HEAR you then I would switch. My daughter switched several times before she found one that really LISTENED.. . I am a mom of a Bipolar 1 ultra rapid cycler w/ psychotic episodes. After getting through all the medical terminology, I found memoirs of others to be very helpful for me and my daughter.. Just the other day I began reading a book called, I just want my daughter back by B C Levinson that I got on Amazon. It really is a great story about a mothers experiences with her daughters bipolar disorder. It is really inspiring me to keep my chin up and stay strong for my daughter who has bipolar 1 and for her to feel that she is not alone in the long process to get on the right meds... Just a thought. Take care & hang in there...