I have been mostly making my own meds decisions for a long time. Well, after having this for decades, I had better know a few things and docs keep moving sway. I would say 4 out of 10 for pdoc. He suggested depakote, not a good idea. Doesnt know me very well yet. Listens patiently. Unflappable. Dual certification with neurology, has real potential.
I would say 5 out of 10 for my t. The extra point for her is because she gets 50 minutes where the pdoc gets only an hour and knows me pretty well. The technology for her online links isnt smooth yet, and she keeps uncharacteristically rescheduling appointments. I think she is triaging, putting distressed patients ahead of me with little notice. She often just sits there anyway. Today she said she couldnt hear me, so I STARTED TO PLAY BOTH OUR ROLES IN THE THERAPY. I THINK I WAS DOING A BETTER JOB THAN SHE USUALLY DOES. Well, at least the sessions make me stop and reflect a bit. I think she sees things too much in black and white and would like me to never risk anything. I didnt get where I am never risking anything. Hugs, everyone.