WOW--that is awful your doc didn't even take the time or have the interest to read your letter. That's part of the reason I go to a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She spends 1 hr. w/ me at each appt. & will stay with me longer, if needed.

I also write to her as it is helpful for her as I express myself better w/the written word & writing things down helps me to focus & get clarity. I usually send it in the mail well before my appt. so she has time to read it before my appt. She finds it helpful to read what I send her as it gives her insight into what is going on w/me--which is supposed to be the point! How can she effectively treat me if she doesn't know what the heck is going on?