Thanks Beth. I wish I could reach through the computer and give you a hug...

Thank you. So much. I think you just did

I went through a couple really bad psych experiences and have been blessed that they were the last. In 2002 I saw a pdoc who didn't understand high-functioning so she said I couldn't be bipolar because I couldn't have held my job if I were bipolar. She spent 8 minutes per session with me and had no idea what was going on. The worst of it was 2 or 3 years later I got a bill for $3000 from them for a reason I never understood. It felt like a slap having to pay it.

That is disgusting

The other bad time was after the clinical trial. My current pdoc worked a few days per month at the counseling place I go to but her waiting list was months long. So I tried all 6 of the places in my city. 5 said no and 1 said they'd call me back. It's been 20 years so I'm thinking they may not call .. Eventually my therapist talked my pdoc into taking me on and that was the best thing that could have happened to me.

Never know! Some of these clinics are so disorganized, you may just get a call tomorrow!

But seriously, yes. So many times in life things like that happen. I notice it more and more.

I hope the same happens to you. You may want to see if UC is doing any clinical trials You get really good care and at least the one I did will slide you into their program after you finish. I didn't because it was too far (ironically I go further now) but I could have stayed with them and wanted to as I really liked the pdoc I saw during most of the study.

Funny, I've been thinking about checking into clinical trials lately. I spent the afternoon today with my insurance people & making calls, getting nowhere as far as other psych providers. I may need to take a different path.

I hope you have a snuggly-good sleep tonight, Rainbow.