Going to see psychiatrist in the AM. She doesn't want me as a patient due to my genetic issue with RX drugs. Can't write me prescriptions, so she doesn't want me on her calendar. However, I asked her to keep me on her schedule due to the 8 months it took me to get an appointment with her last year. I want to ask her about TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and if it is available locally. Her office requested my medical records from Psychiatrist/psychologist who were in same office 5 months ago. Request was sent on Oct 2, 2017. No records received as of Jan 29, 2018 when I saw her last. I have confirmation that records have finally been received, especially the pharmacogenomic test results. I want her to see my genetic testing results as my word just doesn't have much credibility.

I asked her Jan 29, 2018 if she had any patients who were considered " treatment resistant". No was her answer. Also asked if she was familiar with kappa opioid receptors being retracted in trauma related illness patients? No again. I don't care much for her, but I am in an area where the demand is much higher than available service providers. Sometimes, you just have to make the most of what you have got!

Will see my new therapist in the afternoon. I like him after just 3 very traumatic sessions. He's willing to work with me in any way/capacity that he can. He also "gets" the invasiveness of recurring, involuntary trauma triggers/responses. We both unaminously agreed that attempting EMDR would not be optimal at this time with all the constant triggers I have NOW. I am grateful I was referred to this therapist.

Surely tomorrow will be a better day!!!!