I like my current Psychiatrist and have been with her for probably 7 years, but I feel she has not been as understanding about my anxiety and out of treatment options. My previous pdoc was good, but at the time, there were a lot of problems at the office, so I switched and stayed with my current one.

My previous pdoc had me on klonopin and would give me enough were I can take it about 3=4x per week. I have no desire to take it beyond that and never had a problem. I understand why pdocs are nervous about prescribing it and am well aware of the risks. A low dose works fine for me. My current pdoc will only give me a small amount to take every 3 months, even though my anxiety is more severe. I have tried other options and not looking to take klonopin daily. I tried buspar (which increased my anxiety), SSRIs (which caused psychosis/mania), Gabapentin (made me feel woozy), propranolol (no effect), hydroxyzine (sedating and no effect), and I haven't had much relief.

I know my body best and what feels right to me, If she has one more suggestion, maybe I'd consider it, but I would rather stick with a more regular PRN plan, and I feel there isn't a good one in place. I just haven't had much luck and at least was being prescribed what I needed by the other pdoc. I'm not trying to be "med seeking" and have tried hard to cope in other ways, but nothing seems to be helpful and I feel my job depends on it when it comes to my meds helping me function.

I told her I would try therapy, but it only helps to an extent, and anxiety is still interfering with my functioning significantly.

I see my pdoc again in a few days, but I scheduled an appointment with my old pdoc for the very end of the month in case I decide to go back to her. I just wonder, is it time to get a second opinion or should I stay with my current pdoc?

I'm not sure if I am making the right decision and feel very anxious about this.