[Beepee]

I go to the now privately-run state teaching hospital where I receive free care. I see docs on psych rotation with a new one every six months. I get to see specialists in every other clinic except this free psych clinic. So I feel like I rarely get good care because no one is following me on a long-term basis. I had my first appt. with a new doc, and she was overwhelmed with my treatment. She said all the things you shouldn't say to someone with mental illness. I had wanted to make some suggestions about my meds, but I guess I will have to do that another time. She just didn't seem to have much knowledge about causes, i.e. genetics, chemical imbalance. Ugh!

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[Beepee]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention they won't prescribe benzos, which I have never abused when I took them. I wonder how they are going to handle panic attacks.

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[Rapunzel]

Do you see a therapist? There is a lot that you can do to deal with panic attacks besides medication. And seeing a therapist would also help with continuity too. I worry about lack of continuity because the therapeutic relationship is so important in overcoming mental illness, and I do sympathize with you. Do you know the supervisor over these new docs? If you could ask to meet him or her, even just to say hello when passing in the hall sometimes and know that there is someone who follows your case even if not the one directly providing treatment, do you think that would help?

[Beepee]

Going back into therapy shortly.

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