How often do you talk to your treatment team?

MuddyBoots · Aug 22, 2021 at 10:28 AM

words are hard to get into onto but basically how often do you see your pdoc/aprn, t, or anyone else on your team?

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2021 at 10:37 AM

It depends. Right now, I am talking to my pdoc or my case manager every week- or maybe it has moved to every 2 weeks now. But that's because I was just hospitalized. When I had just gotten out of the hospital, they called me every day. Usually, though, my pdoc will call once every couple months.

Miss Laura · Aug 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM

I speak to my;

Therapist weekly on the phone but hopefully in person soon

Peer Support Worker every 3 weeks in person

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) every 3 weeks in person

Psychiatrist every 3 months on the phone

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Soupe du jour · Aug 22, 2021 at 12:27 PM

Right now I see my new psychiatrist once per month. He is nice in telling me to always call, if I need to. There was a time recently when he offered me an appointment in between. I certainly can't complain. However, my old American psychiatrist saw me far more often than I think is normal. I often saw him every three weeks, even when doing fairly well. When doing less well, every other week or even once per week if in a slight crisis.

I quit my most recent therapist in Czech Republic because she was not a good fit. Plus, her office was sort of far away. I do have an appointment with a new therapist next month. I'm not sure how often I will see him. I was seeing the former one every other week. In the US, it really varied. My last US therapist was weekly, but I had had some that saw me only every other week or even every three weeks. The every three week one was because of that therapist's availability. Plus, the cost.

Victoria'smom · Aug 22, 2021 at 01:24 PM

I see pdoc every 3 months, t every 2 weeks,and my caseworker 1x a month

Nammu · Aug 22, 2021 at 01:47 PM

There is no team where I live now. No pdoc( there’s two pdoc s for 3 counties), no case worker, tho they did just finally opened an emergency psychiatric place it’s 50 minutes away and meant to be for 7 counties. My general doctor oversees my meds and I see him once a year. My daughter is a social worker and travels 3 counties seeing people but mostly it’s people with dd. Those with mi and especially those who are stable are on their own. If you are court ordered to take meds you do get a case worker and a social worker. I’m very invested in taking my meds as prescribed and keeping a good sleep hygiene because the care if I fall apart is just not there. Mostly in psych emergencies here you get driven hundreds of miles away out of state because there just aren’t the resources for mental health.

Blue_Bird · Aug 22, 2021 at 02:14 PM

Right now I'm seeing my pdoc every two months, if I'm doing bad it's more frequently like once a month or every couple weeks. I talk to my therapist every 3-4 weeks depending on her schedule, and more frequently if I'm not doing well. My care manager I am able to text her anytime during the weekdays if I'm really struggling but I probably only text her once or twice a month to have her help me schedule rides for my appointments and ask if I need help getting connected to any resources. This past year we've only met like 2 or 3 times in person due to covid and only to do my treatment plan and then for her to give me the paperwork for applying to a vocational rehabilitation program.

I live in supportive housing so there's also an apartment case manager who works here in the office, and she can get in touch with my doctor, therapist, and care manager if necessary. She'll contact them if she's concerned about me like if it seems like I'm isolating or something like she did recently. I can talk to her anytime too.

So I'm lucky, I have a lot of support

Fuzzybear · Aug 22, 2021 at 03:21 PM

very rarely, they do not care imho. I do not wish to be ''inpatient'' and to be subjected to more barbaric ''treatment'' so I accept that I am not a ''priority'' which I have been told. Probably for the best, I do NOT trust them, for good reason. Sorry for the ''brutal'' honesty.

And because of the **** in addition to their lack of care I avoid them even more. I do not want to be............ having their stuff..... rammed down my throat (metaphorically) and all their wrong callous opinions.

Mountaindewed · Aug 22, 2021 at 04:26 PM

I see my therapist every other week. I see my Pdoc every 2-3 months depending on how I’m doing.

My various medical doctors and specialists I see whenever I need to.

I used to have 3 appointments a week. Now it’s just been therapy every other week until stuff starts back up again in the middle of September.

The_little_didgee · Aug 22, 2021 at 04:39 PM

This question reminded me of when I was an inpatient. There was always a group that compared their doctors, diagnoses, medications and other things such as disability pensions. It was basically a competition of who was the best or most legit psych patient.

I recently told my psychiatrist about this. She laughed and told me she was aware of it. With a huge smile, she stated they even talk about her.

MuddyBoots · Aug 22, 2021 at 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee

This question reminded me of when I was an inpatient. There was always a group that compared their doctors, diagnoses, medications and other things such as disability pensions. It was basically a competition of who was the best or most legit psych patient.

I recently told my psychiatrist about this. She laughed and told me she was aware of it. With a huge smile, she stated they even talk about her.

I just want to be clear that that wasn't my intent with this thread. I was recently IP and the doc there seemed surprised at how infrequently I talk to my aprn and therapist and I just wanted to see what the norm/range was as I was surprised at her surprise.

Daonnachd · Aug 22, 2021 at 06:51 PM

I typically see my T weekly. My primary psych doc I have to see within two weeks of ECT so I'm seeing her every four weeks. My ECT psych doc I see when going in for treatment every four weeks. If it weren't for the ECT I probably wouldn't see my primary psych doc but about every six months. I'm not sure.

This doesn't really add anything to the conversation, does it?

Bugtussel · Aug 22, 2021 at 09:08 PM

I see my T twice a week, once for group therapy and once for individual. My Pdoc I see every eight weeks right now. I have been experiencing a mixed episode recently. Normally I would see her every 3-4 months.

The_little_didgee · Aug 22, 2021 at 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapien

I just want to be clear that that wasn't my intent with this thread. I was recently IP and the doc there seemed surprised at how infrequently I talk to my aprn and therapist and I just wanted to see what the norm/range was as I was surprised at her surprise.

I'm sorry, that wasn't my intent at all. I wasn't trying to imply anything at all. Your question just reminded me of my experience.

BeyondtheRainbow · Aug 22, 2021 at 10:17 PM

I see my therapist weekly (although we're sort of talking about going to every other; I don't feel ready, he thinks we are) and pdoc monthly.

scatterbrained04 · Aug 23, 2021 at 03:28 AM

I don't have a T. I probably need one. I see my pdoc every 1-2 months.

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*Beth* · Aug 23, 2021 at 01:49 PM

My therapist I see twice per week. I used to see my psychiatrist once per week, but she suddenly left the clinic. Someone is doing psych meds until a new pdoc is hired. I doubt the fill-in person will see me very often.

HALLIEBETH87 · Aug 24, 2021 at 06:58 PM

Pdoc every two months and psyd every two weeks

*Beth* · Aug 24, 2021 at 08:01 PM

Well, I was correct. The new creepy pdoc will see me once/month. Not the terrific amount of support I've been used to. She said she "wants to get to know me"...a month from now? pffffttt...

VerMOZZica · Aug 24, 2021 at 09:15 PM

I see my pdoc every couple of months but sometimes once a month if he feels I need it. I don`t have a therapist. I`ve tried therapy and I didn`t care for it .Maybe it`s because I`m not the most talkative person in the world and I have trouble expressing my feelings verbally.

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MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 4,450 (SuperPoster!) 3 5,011 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 10:28 AM #1 words are hard to get into onto but basically how often do you see your pdoc/aprn, t, or anyone else on your team? __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody.
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Miss Laura Elder Member Since Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 5,256 15 85 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM #3 I speak to my; Therapist weekly on the phone but hopefully in person soon Peer Support Worker every 3 weeks in person Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) every 3 weeks in person Psychiatrist every 3 months on the phone Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk
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Victoria'smom Legendary Member Since Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 14,930 (SuperPoster!) 12 5,464 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 01:24 PM #5 I see pdoc every 3 months, t every 2 weeks,and my caseworker 1x a month __________________ Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,564 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,910 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 04:26 PM #9 I see my therapist every other week. I see my Pdoc every 2-3 months depending on how I’m doing. My various medical doctors and specialists I see whenever I need to. I used to have 3 appointments a week. Now it’s just been therapy every other week until stuff starts back up again in the middle of September. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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Bugtussel Member Member Since Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 166 8 120 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 09:08 PM #13 I see my T twice a week, once for group therapy and once for individual. My Pdoc I see every eight weeks right now. I have been experiencing a mixed episode recently. Normally I would see her every 3-4 months. __________________ Lithium Duloxatine Busparion. Geodon Vitamin D Levothyroxine Folic Acid
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BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,264 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,455 hugs given	Aug 22, 2021 at 10:17 PM #15 I see my therapist weekly (although we're sort of talking about going to every other; I don't feel ready, he thinks we are) and pdoc monthly. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel
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scatterbrained04 Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,868 9	Aug 23, 2021 at 03:28 AM #16 I don't have a T. I probably need one. I see my pdoc every 1-2 months. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Aug 23, 2021 at 01:49 PM #17 My therapist I see twice per week. I used to see my psychiatrist once per week, but she suddenly left the clinic. Someone is doing psych meds until a new pdoc is hired. I doubt the fill-in person will see me very often. __________________
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HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,218 19 2,746 hugs given	Aug 24, 2021 at 06:58 PM #18 Pdoc every two months and psyd every two weeks __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Aug 24, 2021 at 08:01 PM #19 Well, I was correct. The new creepy pdoc will see me once/month. Not the terrific amount of support I've been used to. She said she "wants to get to know me"...a month from now? pffffttt... __________________
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VerMOZZica Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2009 Location: This Unhappy Planet Posts: 23,983 (SuperPoster!) 14 1,715 hugs given	Aug 24, 2021 at 09:15 PM #20 I see my pdoc every couple of months but sometimes once a month if he feels I need it. I don`t have a therapist. I`ve tried therapy and I didn`t care for it .Maybe it`s because I`m not the most talkative person in the world and I have trouble expressing my feelings verbally. __________________
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