A few years ago a pdoc sent me for a brain scan (CT). I experience derealization almost all of the time and she wanted to check on that. Scan was normal. She also referred me to a neurologist. The SOB was so rude, he snapped out at me, "I can't do anything when you are on psychiatric medication!" He left the room and that was that. It was a horrible experience.

Many years ago, seeking treatment for migraine headaches that were landing me in the hospital, I saw a neurologist. That doctor was very gentle and kind; he prescribed Depakote which, he said, would help relieve the migraines and also assist with stabilizing moods. It did both, but also caused major weight gain.

I have the feeling, though, that the mean neurologist is more the norm when it comes to mental illness. Weird, isn't it?

I have heard of neuro-psychiatrists, sounds intriguing. I firmly believe that bipolar disorder is a form of seizure.