Hi everyone,
Tomorrow I have my first visit with my new psychiatrist. My (new) current insurance dictated the change in providers. My former psychiatrist managed my medication, I rarely saw her, and was not attached to her. She and I had been working together for about 5 years. She was fine, I had no complaints but no warm fuzzy feelings either.
I worry about my appt tomorrow. "Hello Dr. I am Kate. Let me tell you about all the things I dislike about myself, my vulnerabilities, insecurities and tender places.Then you can make a snap judgment of me based on how I present to you."
Defies common sense, no? Goes against all I know about first impressions and building relationships. Ugh
I am currently taking zoloft, wellnutrin, and adderall.
I wish I could say confidently this is a good combo for me but I can not. I don't want to come across as a complainer or a drug seeker. I wish I could chase my crazies out of town with medicine!!
While fretting, perhaps I should add my memory for time is mush. I can relay big markers on my personal timeline and what order things have occurred, but unless something happened recently I will likely be unable to come up with more than "a couple of years ago" as a date.
Maybe he will think I am super looney or maybe a hypochondriac as I list the diagnosis's that others doctors have obviously missed.
I would like to request a collective sending of good vibes to me so that I am a good advocate for myself tomorrow.
Thanks,
Kate