[mindsofmany]

This week i am going to be seeing another psychiatrist for the first time at the insistence of my therapist. Basically, my therapist told me if I didn't see a psychiatrist he would not be able to work with me anymore. And that terrifies me because he is the first "professional" to ever know anything about the mpd/did and to talk to some of my alters and all that. So I have this appointment with a psychiatrist but I only said I was dealing with depression and PTSD. And my therapist had me sign a consent for him to talk to the psychiatrist and he said he is going to tell her basically everything. And I guess in a way that's ok because I wouldn't tell her everything, but it really scares me too. I keep thinking, what if she doesn't believe him? Just as scary - what if she does? I'm just kind of freaking out about the whole thing. I don't want to go on more meds, but I admit I'm not coping too well right now. I've lost 25 pounds in a little over a month and I'm not sleeping and emotionally a wreck, along with switching all the time.

Ok trying to get back on track here. Any suggestions as to how to deal with this psychiatrist? I've never met someone for the first time with them knowing all about me.

Hope this made some sense. Thank you for any advice on how to deal with this!

wolfsong

[bipolar_bear]

Hopefully you will find that it is beneficial to add to your support system. My t talked to my pdoc prior to me seeing them and it proved to be very beneficial. I think you will find that they will be very caring and understanding. Usually it is the best if you give them as much information as you can so they can help you better. Share as much as you are comfortable. I hope they are able to give the support you need right now.

BB

[Kiya]

((((((((wolf song))))))))

[mindsofmany]

thank you BB,

I guess part of my fear is due to the fact that I have had several awful psychiatrists before. Maybe this time can be different.

wolfsong

[mindsofmany]

thank you kiya,

wolfsong

[sujunew]

It's only happened once for me, where I have gone to see a doc who has 'known' about me before I met them but it was really helpful. It kinda helped to break the ice- there was stuff I didn't want to just 'come out and say' so she was able to refer to her notes and ask me about the stuff that I hadn't said...I didn't have to bring it up but we were stil able to discuss it with out any major awkwardness. I hope your visit goes smoothly for you. Good luck.

[Kiya]

my new MD and my newer T are "coordinating my care" - a phrase that at first was Really supper freaky to me, but is starting to translate into good care and kindness.

[mindsofmany]

So now I'm not seeing this psychiatrist - there was a message on my phone from her office saying that after she received the info from my therapist, she decided that I was "beyond the scope of her office". So they canceled my appointment. What is that supposed to mean anyway? Kinda makes me feel like a hopeless case as this is the 2nd p-doc in a row to cancel an appointment for whatever reason. I don't know what to do now.

[Kiya]

=( i'm really sorry that happened. I have no idea!!

[bipolar_bear]

Maybe you can ask your t for another referral? Maybe she knows one that is familiar with DID. Maybe they felt over their head and were being upfront about it.

BB