It's been twenty-one days of insomnia. Only falling to sleep after pure exhaustion . My new psychiatrist prescribed Prozac for me because it's weight neutral, but one of the side effects can be insomnia. Does he mention this? No. So he puts me on Trazodone. 50mg, doesn't work. 100mg. Doesn't work. 150mg, 200mg, 300mg. Not working at all. No sedation. So I called today , and told him that's it's still doing nothing for me. He asks me "am I worried about something? Drinking caffeine at night? Racing thoughts? Am I hot at night? " No to all of them. I explain that I tried all the doses he prescribed, and I'm still getting no relief. Also when I take it I have dry sinuses , and a stuffy nose which is bad because I have sleep apnea, and use a bipap machine.His response? Maybe I need a new doctor. He's not sure if he can treat me. Then he finally suggests trying Ambien CR. I said okay, I'll try it. He then tells me that if it doesn't work that maybe I need a new doctor because he won't know what to do. He reiterates this three, or four times. At this point I'm fairly angry, but I keep my cool. He tells me that his secretary says I am calling every other day. I say that is incorrect . Your secretary is very rude, and tried to brush me off, and she tried giving me medical advice even though she is not a doctor. He has nothing to say to this. He says he'll write me a script, and that I can pick it up. Fine. By this point I'm pissed. I go pick it up. Secretary is not in the office. Good for her because I was going to chew her out. Here's the kicker. My insurance won't cover Ambien CR, only cover regular Ambien. So....I call my psychiatrist, and leave a message, and the pharmacy faxes over the request for approval of regular Ambien. Regardless if he prescribes the regular Ambien, or not, I am looking for a new psychiatrist. I don't need the added stress of dealing with a secretary who lies and is rude, and a clueless, asshat of a doctor. I'm hoping my psychologist can recommend a good psychiatrist when I see her on Thursday. Why else in the medical field if you don't want to help people? I'm not a drug seeker. I simply am not sleeping well. The Prozac I'm on is probably the culprit, but other than being pissed at this doctor I'm really happy so why go off it? I'm not looking for advice. I'm just sharing my story of frustration. As soon as I get a new psychiatrist I'm writing a review of this doctor. It will be factual, and unflattering. Anyway, wish me luck as I'm search for a new psychiatrist.

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