Thank you LC. I am sorry if it seemed like I was telling you to get a PhD or anything else. I cannot and would not tell you what to do. I am not you. I don't live in your thoughts and feelings and walk around in your skin. Only you can determine what is right for you. I just wanted to share some ideas with you but I am sorry if I did not express them well. My depression is worse lately...I think it affects how I communicate.

I am quite disturbed by how your psychiatrist treats you. I've been there. I'm curious about why it is your parent's decision not to change docs...are you on their insurance or something? You are a legal adult, right? So I think it should be your choice. I am concerned that he is causing you more harm rather than helping. A few genuine drops of empathy can go such a long way. Is there no way at all that you can find a new doc? Or a psychologist instead?

Peace to you. You are very intelligent and a lovely guy. I hope good things are coming your way