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Originally Posted by dolphingirl
What if I don't currently have a doctor? I know I would have to get one. Right now I just go to the school doctor when I get sick, so a couple of times a year. How would that work? Sorry for the questions, I'm new to this and tend to over think.
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There are a few ways to go. You can ask your therapist if there is anyone she would recommend. She or other staff at your school's health clinic may know of psychiatrists in the community. That's how I found my first psychiatrist.
When I moved, I contacted the mental health department at a nearby major university and asked one of their psychiatrists for a recommendation. In both cases, I ended up with very good doctors.
Whoever you see, bring a list of questions and concerns and just look at it as an information-gathering trip to help you know what their opinion is and what your options are.