[grandmaof3]

Today I found out that my psychiatrist who was going to retire at the end of the year has changed his mind. He's retiring in June because of his wifes health.. I thought I had months to prepare for this and now I don't. He has recommended 2 psychiatrist that he says work along the same lines he does. I don't know if I can trust someone else the way I trusted him. I could tell him anything no matter how crazy it was and he was never judgmental. He always was optimistic that we could work out any problem I had. I got lucky when I found him now I have to start all over with someone new and it makes me really nervous. I like my daughters psychiatrist but he says he can't treat both of us. He recommended a few docs to me. I just don't know what questions to ask when I call their office the first time. MY pdoc now is always available. Whenever I have an emergency he fits me into his schedule and whenever he changes my meds he calls me at home to check up on me everyday for a few weeks until he's sure the new med is working the way it should. Where am I ever going to find someone like this ?

[bluekoi]

grandmaof3, If your present psychiatrist has recommend two of his colleagues that work along the same lines as he does, you should feel safe in trusting his judgement. Your present psychiatrist may offer to write a letter of introduction for you to give to your new psychiatrist. He may also choose to forward your file (not sure of the legality of this) to your new psychiatrist. The new office should give you a comfortable feeling. Let us know how things go with your new psychiatrist!

[kaliope]

I think just asking all those things you just mentioned and asking if they are going to be able to fulfill the same roll. the one most comfortable and upfront in answering your questions would be the one to go with. honestly, it sounds like you really had a gem. he is going to be hard to replace. good luck and take care.