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Originally Posted by melbykins7676
Hello everyone!
I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2005 but have only had the mild manic episodes. It's mostly been severe depression and I haven't been able to get stabilized on meds. My family and friends have noticed tendencies of Borderline Personality Disorder in me, but I can't get my doctor to notice or help me. He refuses to change my diagnosis, and I can't get on the right meds, if this is what this is.
What should I do? I have a limitation of doctors, because of my insurance, so it's hard to find someone new. How do I make him understand that my diagnosis may have changed?
Thanks
Melissa
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Melissa,
I had almost the same thing occur, but my doctor would not BELIEVE me.
I may start a Bipolar Blog and that is what inspired me to do so. This is what I have written in my blog draft: "LEGITIMATE COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT If a psychiatrist, counselor or case manager makes you uncomfortable for any reason, first make an effort to talk frankly to him or her about this, if possible. You may have to really assert yourself to do this. You have the right to proper treatment, for someone to really listen to you, believe you and act on your concerns. You have the right to complain to the proper authority or authorities if necessary. This authority would be a medical director of a hospital, clinic, practice, or the director of regional services for the corporation, the operations manager – or simply the individual who is the owner, or possibly another authority. It would be a good idea to check out the “who and how” of this initially just in case you ever need this information. Do not forget that you also have the right to find another doctor and simply leave. Try to find a new doctor before you leave if possible. This issue may not occur in your case at all. It happened to me and that is the only reason I mention this. It most likely may never happen to you." (end of my blog draft statement)
Yes, I know there can be problems finding the right doctor because of insurance. You have until Dec. 7 to change your insurance. Check with your doctor (not in your case), friends, pharmacists on what insurance might be better for you. You might want to call your insurance co. first to see who else they recommend. Also, your local hospital might have an outpatient psychiatrist. I will add this onto my blog draft, so thanks for that.
PrairieCat
