I'm no expert, but this has helped me over the yrs. Getting my primary care doc to understand my daily life and just how what's going on impairs my ability to handle it. If that makes sense?

I figured his daily routine is very different than mine and if he didn't understand how long it took me to bounce back from what was happening with me how was he going to help me? Example, if there are only 24hrs in a day and panic attacks & insomnia were taking up 6 out of my own 12hrs out of a day, and both of which lead to downward spirals in my general health....
AHEM!!!

Just how long did he think this could continue without very serious problems?

Forcing him to see me as a person instead of his latest 15min appointment REALLY helped. Yes I had to write this down, and yes I had to be forceful but in reality he works for me, and I hold him to this. If he can't or is unwilling to use his medical knowledge to assist me then I don't need him.

It's difficult enough for me to admit I need help, it's overwhelming to rely on someone elses judgement because I know mine isn't working for me. But if I have to do it, it better darn well be beneficial to me. My time is just as valuable as his.

Hope this helps?