I think it differs for everyone depending on how well your meds are working and how stable you are.

Personally, I had one great psychiatrist and when he left -- the others were dickheads. One even said to me how he felt he had to change my meds all the time because otherwise he didnt feel like he was giving me value for money.

As my meds were working I was quite shocked to hear that point of view. I left that day and never went back.

My GP looks after my meds and is open to ideas and things that we then discuss. He also has said to me 'give me a day and I w2ill do some research and think about things'.

I am happy with that and since going solely under the care of my GP I have done a lot better overall, than I have for a long time.

It depends on you. Think about what you need. I hate to say it, but your sister doesnt live with your illness and therefore doesnt get to dictate how you treat your illness nor the choices you make in something about which she knows nothing.