Hi Miss Laura. I have to admit that I usually see my psychiatrist every 3 weeks, on the average. I guess that is at least 17 times per year. Probably more like 20. Sometimes I see him more frequently if I'm very unwell. Right now there will be 5 weeks between my last appointment and next one, because he's taking his annual summer vacation out of state. I will miss him.

My psychiatrist is an old-school type doctor. Unlike many, he gives his patients at least 20 minute sessions. He does not take my insurance, but he's so worth it to me that I see him anyway. At least I get out-of-network reimbursements. I've been seeing him for 13 years. I have a deep fondness for him. I live in the US, but I don't believe everyone in the US has the same extra caring arrangement with their psychiatrist that I have. My husband likes his psychiatrist, but his sometimes only gives 10 minute appointments. He sees his psychiatrist a lot less often than I see mine because of his situation. I think the least often I ever saw my current psychiatrist was once every 3 months, and that didn't last long before it became more frequent again. That was when I was back to work full-time and seemingly doing quite well (10 or 11 years ago). Since 8 years ago, I've been on disability.

Question: Do you have any fun activity planned for the summer? If not, what would you like to do that is possible for you to do?