I am really feel for you.

I know exactly what it is like to be ignored by psychiatrists. A misdiagnosis caused them to shrug me off, which was very frustrating. They accused me of making up my symptoms and explained that they were traumatic memories from uncovered abuse which was ********. This awful experience taught me keep my problems to myself and lie about what is going on.

Lately I have been trying to understand my "illness". I have been wondering if I have one or not. My family doctor triggered all this when I saw her earlier this month for my stomach. It is hard not having a clear answer. The doubt I feel is unbearable at times.

Can you find another doctor? It is very important that you be heard and respected. A psychiatrist is meant to work with you, not against you. When they come up with inane explanations it is because they cannot admit they don't know what is going on. Often this is because they failed to look at other possibilities. A lot of them lack the ability to question, observe and listen. They tend to get one idea in their head and fixate on that. When the diagnosis is wrong this can cause harm. If the explanation and diagnosis doesn't make sense it is time to get another doctor.

Sometimes is right about psychiatrists affiliated with a university. They tend to keep up to date and are more reasonable.