Do you think you're getting adequate treatment for your BP right now? Is your pdoc (or "treatment specialist") at least somewhat knowledgeable about BP?

I think I'm getting mediocre treatment... so yes, technically "adequate". My pdoc has *some* experience with BP patients, but not a ton. He's not a mood disorder specialist of any sort. He's a "jack of all trades, master of none" kinda guy.

You?

I don't feel i'm getting adequate treatment. I just see my GP because i can't find a decent psychiatrist. He's a good guy and he does his best and we get along well. I just don't feel he's got the specialized knowledge needed.

[hopeless2015]

Honestly I have to say yes and no...everyone I've ended up ip was because I couldn't get through to my pdoc...no available appt and several messages by phone. I've been going once a month for awhile and things have been better...may keep those monthly visits up for a bit longer to be sure I'm staying stable

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[LacunaCoiler]

I think I am... but then again, I've only seen my new pdoc 2x and he really hasn't changed anything that my old pdoc was giving me. He's one of the main doctors that started the mood clinic and he has been working with patients with bp for most of his professional life. I'm hoping now that I'm in the mood clinic with a specialist everything will go smoothly from here on out.

[Unrigged64072835]

I think I am, but only because I just got out of IP a couple of weeks ago. My pdoc doesn't like changing things much. I usually have to go IP before she does anything. Still she's better than the one who was shoving benzos on me.

[OctobersBlackRose]

I think I am, at least I'm on meds and in therapy, so there's that...

I do. I'm in this program where your GP, therapist, and psychiatrist all work together as your 'care team.' This is especially helpful for me since so much of my anxiety has to do with my body/physical health concerns. I also really like all three of them, so I feel pretty lucky (it's also for low-income individuals, so I only pay 3$ a session).

[pirilin]

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car
And that man comes on the radio
And he's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl reaction
Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signing that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
Cause you see I'm on losing streak
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction

No. I have a ****** nurse practitioner managing my meds. I'm in a mixed state and all she did was up my antidepressant, which I know is going to make things worse. She doesn't seem very knowledgeable. I had a therapist but I hated her so I haven't seen her in about four months. I'm looking for a new one though.

I think my pdoc is excellent.

Originally Posted by pirilin

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car
And that man comes on the radio
And he's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl reaction
Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signing that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
Cause you see I'm on losing streak
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction

LMFAO I love it

[Victoria'smom]

No, haven't seen a pdoc in months. My therapist is scared of me. So I'm moving to another clinic. My only fear is they may not give injections.

[GoldenSnitch]

I feel like I'm getting good treatment right now. My doctor is amazing and has known my history for years. My current t is the best one I've ever had and she has several bp patients so she is very familiar with the disorder. She also does a lot of reading and often tells me about bp related things that she has come across. She doesn't proclaim to be an expert but she does an amazing job.

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[JustJace2u]

My problem is that I am just so shy and quiet, it's hard for me to express myself. I do love my pdoc and therapist so far though.

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[Coffeee]

My pdoc is also a nurse practitioner but she is amazing. I can't afford a therapist also but wish I could, without it I feel like my treatment is inadequate.