So I went and had my first consult since starting Lithium, my levels are 2.3 so he's upped the dose to 650mg, thats all fine and dandy but he then asks what my symptoms are ( is he kidding me ?? )

and proceeds to tell me that the chatter and music in my head is 'Normal' and that although there are different forms of Bi-Polar none would have my moods changing from up to down in the same day or within a couple of days !!!

He tried to tell me I'm perfectly Normal just anxious and depressed.

We discussed my wanting to change from Effexor to Celexa or Lexapro he asked why .... I said because I have read that the SNRI can actually cause manic episodes and I dont think the effexor is working because I AM NOT DEPRESSED !!

I dont think he liked the fact that I had bothered to look up my meds etc.

but if he doesnt think Im Bi-Polar WTF is he upping my Lithium dose ...

I know I should have insisted but I was so frustrated at the time that I just agreed to the 650mg of Lithium for a month and then he said he will look at referring me to Psych services !

All of the above demonstrates exactly why I want the referral in the first place, he has no idea of my full history nor has he asked about it and hes just chucking meds at me to see if they work.

I feel so disappointed

But there is no way I am leaving the next appoittment without a referral.