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I have an extensive psychiatric history that haunts me. Most of my dealings with psychiatry have been very unpleasant mainly due to misdiagnosis and adverse reactions to certain medications. My hospitalizations were almost always traumatic and they often made me feel more despondent about life. I felt alienated. It was hell.
Now I see my psychiatrist at the assertive community treatment team office. She is very different from most, because she believes in recovery and living a full life. It took me a long time to trust her, because so many psychiatrists have treated me with disrespect. Now I actually enjoy seeing her.
1. What kind of care do you get, therapy or other?
I'm in therapy, on medication (which helps me function), and I meet regularly with an outreach worker.
2. For how long did you have to wait before you got a proper treatment or got to see a T?
I waited 6 weeks.
3. Did they demand you to get a diagnosis before you could see a T?
No. My therapist is a psychiatrist. She did a full assessment in four appointments, and didn't even bother to request my old medical records. This really surprised me.
4. Are you being well treated? If not, why?
My present psychiatrist treats me with respect and listens to me. She works with me, not against me.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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