Hi Everyone,
I have a first appointment with a new pdoc on Friday. I had my intake done by a social worker a few weeks ago and am now having the appointment. I'm really nervous.
My only experience with a psychiatrist was when I got diagnosed with depression at 18. I worked with a very nice empatathetic and friendly pdoc for about two years. She handled meds and therapy and was very throough. This past February I went back to her again for an evaluation, she handled my meds again until I moved in June to another state.
I don't know what to expect from a pdoc who just handles meds, and not therapy. I don't know how much empathy or caring to reasonably expect from someone who's job is to just handle the symptoms and meds not really the whole person. I really really wish therapists could prescribe meds!
I'm nervous about what he'll do with my meds. I'm only on zoloft and tenex so it's not that complicated. But I haven't had my zoloft dose changed since february and am only on 50 mgs. It's really hard to tell if it's still working or what. The NP i see for primary care had me change my zoloft dose to the mornings and it's hard to tell if that's made a difference or not.
I don't know if I just need more of the zoloft or need to be on a different antidepressant altogether. I'm nervous about starting a new med so close to the holidays, my apt is Friday. Just really needed to get this out. My caseworker from my day program will be going with me at least. I'm just worried I'll be so anxious it'll be hard for me to talk about what's been going on. Like I said it's just hard to be objective... I've never even tracked my moods or anything like that. It's so hard when you're living something to see it from the outside.
Any thoughts or hugs would be good.