In short: arrogance, ego, uncaring attitude. I was over medicated, had my side effects dismissed, patronized, told I should go into debt for treatment.

The one I have now is the only one who takes side effects seriously. Whatever medications I take, the point is to have a life that's worth living for, not one where I'm fat and twitchy with a darting lizard tongue and exploding kidneys. She has regular blood tests for lithium and kidney function, tells me to stop taking it if I start to shake or don't feel well, listens to my concerns about other medications and works to figure out a good compromise. She is the first female psychiatrist I've seen. I don't think gender makes a difference though, because my primary care is a woman and she's as callous as they come.