I think it is hard to find a good psychiatrist.

I’m on pdoc #4 in 3 years.

The first one left the practice and went out on his own. I got laid off and he doesn’t take my insurance offered by my new employer.

The second one was a jerk. That was my first impression and it stuck. Just plain not caring and condescending. He explained nothing unless pressed. He was mean to me on the phone when I had to call for help. He was good at what he did. He was voted one of the best doctors by his peers. He also left to go out on his own.

The third one was so busy, I couldn’t get a reasonable follow up appointment. His practice was around treating terminal patients for depression and anxiety, not patients like me.

I like my current doctor. She really cares and is nice on the phone when I have to call for help. She takes time to explain things and drugs and side effects. I accept what she has to say.

How is your pdoc?