Switching doctors

So apparently my pdoc...out of all the ones in the office.. decided to switch offices. He's not available at his old office and no one is answering at his new office..heck, they don't even list his name on the doctors. So my mom has nowhere to call to make an appointment...which I don't even know if we're doing

I looked it up and it's even farther away..my mom doesn't even like driving to the current building. It's like 20 more minutes away and we're tight on money.

I know and like my current doctor. I've gotten used to him and talk more freely than I do other people.

So, should I stick with my current doctor, cutting back on other things we don't need?

Or should I switch doctors to a different one in the old building?

Can you find one closer to you? I can't help but think there's a mental health center and crisis unit closer to you.

The closest ones are in the building I already go to. They don't look too friendly though... I really like my old doctor. And I have no idea about a crisis unit or anything lol.

You're having a hard enough time managing to get there at the current distance. How is more distance going to work out? Do you think it's realistic?

Ask your mom what she'd prefer. Honestly I'd look into the closest center. Where is your county mental health center? If you do move offices plan to move your T too.

That's true lol. But my mom has been taking some extra shifts so I think we could swing it.

I'll ask her when she wakes up. I'll look up centers too. And no my T would be at the old building.

I would stay at the old building so all your records are in the same place.

I go to a state funded office where residents come and go. No joke, I'm on my fourth pdoc this year! So I get the frustration. You get comfortable with one and next thing you know, they're moved on to better and bigger things. If you're really intent on keeping this pdoc then physically go up to the new office if you have to. Or call the old place and see if they've assigned you to someone else.

Yeah I really might. We could most likely afford the extra drive. I just really like my old doctor. Hard decision!

I think a new doctor isn't a bad idea actually. I'd be surprised if a new doctor would'nt be more inclined to hospitalize you and take all of your serious conditions into the picture. I hope that whatever you decide, your able to get there. ((((Hugs)))))

That sucks! I've had the same pdoc for 2 years. We will go to the new office when my mom is available to make an appointment. I can also have her call and ask if I've been assigned to someone else.
So difficult!

Thanks

Why can't you call?

That's very true. I'm just finally used to and comfortable with him.
Plus I now have my sister to advocate for me. She'll be able to tell him what's going on with me. Miguel'smom explained me perfectly in a post of hers.

"I have a feeling jtassar looks well and has trouble communicating with anyone besides her sister how bad things are even in writing. She doesn't want others to know how sick she is despite what's going on. I don't blame her parents or her. It just is what it is. "

I did call. Old office he wasn't there. New office no one answered.

After going back and seeing you're threads unfold... following your situation across the board there are so many problems.

Here's what I see ...

You have a huge problem with transportation. Your mom might have her own health problems but I'm sorry that is not a reason to not help you. As for you having to give them gas money ? Sorry I am just not getting this.

You're mother and step father are not offering to get you help " when" you need it during a episode like you have been in far to long now.

Maybe you present in person as doing better than you are. That's not real uncommon. I can be straight up suicidal and no one can tell until I tell them....but if you can't verbally tell a provider what's going on then write it down before and say " I'm having trouble being verbal about how I feel" " hand them the note.... "help me" Yes Pdocs and T's are use to this.

Your current Pdoc doesn't seem at all like a good fit and why expect you're mom to drive even further??

Personally I think a new set of eyes to look at your meds would be a huge help in you're case.

You can't get any of meds straight and getting refills in a timely manner.

Your current pharmacy isn't able to fill your meds on time ??? I'm sorry it just makes no sense that they are " out of your meds " The meds your on are not odd ducks, standard meds that pharmacies do in fact keep in stock . yes sometimes you need to use X pharmacy .. But.... If they honestly have this many problems you need to find a new one ! And yes you can get your insurance to pay anyway.

I'm not being mean or whatnot. You're situation just seems like such a mess , I live in a very rural area , I go to the county mental practice. I can't understand how you don't have any options...

I really hope you can get things lined up , get to an from your much needed appointments and your able to be honest with whatever Pdoc and T you have. It's hard to watch you struggle so hard for so long.

Stay safe ❤️

I agree. I'm very surprised your pdoc didn't put you in IP giving your symptoms. That's kinda irresponsible if you ask me. What if you did something to seriously hurt yourself which could of been avoided?? This is a serious situation here.

I was like this for many years so I do relate. I was told I "present" well. But my husband advised me to be fully open (which is easier when manic and not too paranoid) and just harder to communicate with anyone (phone, text, in person) when depressed

They can't help you until you can be more clear about how you are feeling. Hopefully your sister can go to an appointment and advocate on your behalf.

Yeah we do have a transportation issue. The gas money was for other friends who could help me get to the hospital, it's far away.

My mom helps when she can , which is the day she's off work.

I do present better than I am...I'd have my sister to advocate for me when I can't talk to my pdoc. My mom would be probably be willing to drive the extra way for me if I wanted it.

I think if I had someone to talk for me, my pdoc would understand me better.

Yeah I don't know what's up with the pharmacy. I still don't have my lithium or Zoloft. Confused on their part.

You're not being mean! I appreciate it. Yeah it seems like my life is a mess right now. We're trying to to get back on our feet and my sister may be able to drive soon so I'll have rides more often!

I still haven't decided what to do.

And thank you

That's true ... maybe I downplayed it? Not sure. I haven't ended up hurting myself either..so far. I'm very tempted unfortunately, but I think I can handle it.

Yeah it's very hard for me to communicate. Even when manic I'm still paranoid. When depressed it's nearly impossible, so I try to express myself through notes.

My sister said she'd go with me and talk for me since she knows me better than anyone.

Oh and by the way my seroquel is quetipine ER, which I'm told is the same as XR. So I don't have to worry about it being different. Mom finally let me see the bottle she doesn't even trust me when she's right there...

Yes ER stands for extended release. Same thing as XR.

Yes! I just learned that I have ER. My mom handles the pills since I've tried to do something stupid with them before...