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Old Feb 08, 2016, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by basicgoodness View Post
You're apparently trying to locate a psychiatrist. All they do is dispense pills, which your GP can do as well. If you are not looking for medication, then why not look for a psychotherapist, who are more numerous and easier to get in to see? I've found that cold calling psychiatrists is an exercise in futility. I got into see mine through a referral from my therapist. His answering machine says he is not taking new patients, but in reality he is just very picky about who he takes on.
No basicgoodness I'm looking for a therapist. I'm reluctant to go on meds again but I have been determined to keep an open mind based on recommendation and referral of a psychologist.

Ironically the therapist who rejected me today recommended that I find a psychiatrist in the area.
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