Mrs. Dodge,

Frankly, I am not at all comfortable with a psychologist giving a medical diagnosis and discussing possible medication avenues. Psychologists in the United States do not have licenses to discuss and/or dispense medication. Just from that standpoint, I would not go back to this woman. She has interferred with your personal boundaries, i.e. stepped right over them and ethically could be in a hell of a lot of trouble with the psychologist's board in Kentucky--that is where you live, right?

Knowing what I do about psychologists, I would be very tempted to turn her into the State Board for flagrant misuse of her title as she does not have permission to be giving you a psychiatric diagnosis.

Cancel your appointment with her. She is a total source of anxiety.

Get another referral from your doctor. Remember, a lot of the people in the psychological arena are morons, but there are several who are very competent. Sometimes you must search high and low until you find one who meets your needs.

I once interviewed seven (7) different psychiatrists in Southern California before I chose which one to work with because there are so few that are truly good and care about their patients. It is a full time job finding a decent psychiatric care provider. Remember, this is your life, so find the best and then stick with them.

Many Blessings,

Brookester