[Nevvy]

Here I am again (it's been awhile, I know)

First I will rant a bit, because I want to let you all know the events leading up to my search for new care.

A few weeks before my last Pdoc appointment, the world collapsed on me and I was in bed for several days. I almost went to IP, but I learned that my insurance wouldn't cover it because it wasn't part of my plan or something stupid like that. It also doesn't cover therapy all that easily. I recovered by myself and my emergency meds helped pull me out, but I then had my Pdoc appointment.

Started off okay, mentioned my lingering anxiety and he said "oh everyone has anxiety" and dismissed it (when I can't even walk in busy areas without freaking out). Strike one. I told him about the option of maybe being put into more specialized care, and he said "Oh, well, I will be retiring at the end of this year". Thank you for telling me that....I would have appreciated that when I was looking around.... strike 2 (And 3, because I can't find another point). Oh wait, I can only see him on Thursdays, which sucks, I guess that can count as 3.

But fast forward to now-ish. I found a specialized BP center that works with universities throughout the country that offers IP, therapy, and a pdoc. Contacted them and they said they form treatment plans and such (including mood tracking, etc, which my pdoc didn't bother with)...and my insurance will actually let me get treated there.

Being able to finally be able to get therapy again and have some place to go when it gets bad is a big win for me. Before I had nowhere to go, but at least now I can fight it out and discuss it with someone.

and I might as well through an update in here....

Started on the lamictal a few weeks back, and dropped the seroquel, and it actually made me feel a bit better. I feel like I am finally moving up, but how high is concerning to me. I only need 4 hours of sleep or so, and my impulsiveness is coming back...I gotta watch myself....but hey, at least the lamictal/lithium combo is working for me for the most part.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Yay!!! Glad you found a center!