Someone told me that most psychiatrists don't do therapy anymore. It seems most of you see a Pdoc for meds and a T for therapy. This seems to me to be a kind of odd and roundabout way to get mental health care. I mean don't you think it would be easier for you if the person prescribing your meds is someone who knows you and your symptoms well. And what are the qualifications of these T's (psychologist, MSW, DSW, BSW,etc). My arrangement also allows my shrink to carefully monitor all the effects of my many meds. Not that I'm against you doing what works for you. It's just for me therapy and drugs are deeply intertwined. I'm very greatful to by able to see my Pdoc weekly

Update on my condition- things are going better for me. It seems I was mistaken. My Pdoc put that terrible psychopharmacologist in his place and actually took my side, she explained a lot about him personally that explained a great deal, as in why he was so mean and apologized for recommending him. It seemed what she meant was that though she will not me recommending him anymore she will still be his friend.
She also stated that if it's OK with me (and it is) she would like to take care of all my pharmaceutical needs herself, even if she's prescribing something for the first time. I am very lucky to have her.

-Tom