[Smilie]

The time is growing nearer to see a new T. I have been quite a bit anxious about it.But my best friend said that if you are still having 1 panic attack or more a week and depression more than 1 day of the week. Then your depression drug dosage needs to be increased. That is what she was told.Go figure my daughter didn't have to see another T to see a P. And they put her on Prozac too. He" the P thinks" said that she does have a depression disorder.But she will still have a T and that talking about things will help too.she seemed excited to talk about the whole visit with the P. I hope my visit with the T goes well too. At this point I am 3 appointments away from seeing a P.Even though I had a family doctor referral to see a P. and a suggestion from the neurologist.And the depression drug does very little for my depression( due to my chronic illness.) Yes some of the depression is caused by circumstance as well. And I imagine it is also a learned behavior for me. And I am wondering if I have to let my consoler go as well? Is there any consolation to put me a little bit at ease anyone?I have been trying to get a med to work for me for 2 years now and it only took a 1 visit for my daughter. I am happy for her but very frustrated that it is taking so long for me to see a P. I'm sure it is because of my insurance plan.As they say "Good grief Charlie Brown."

Smilie

[bipolar_bear]

(((((((((((((((Smilie)))))))))))))))))) I hope I can put you more at ease. I guess I really don't know a specific rule on when to see a t other than if you are feeling distress then maybe it is an option you should consider. It is pretty much considered to be good practice to let a pdoc determine what your dosage of any med should be rather than doing so on your own. I am not sure if you are questioning if you will still be able to see your t after seeing a pdoc. All i can say is that many see both as do I. Please do what you feel is what you need to help you heal.

I hope this helped. Please take care.

[Hopefull]

According to your last posting, I am begining to think that your insurance company doesn't want to ever allow someone to talk to a Pdoc. I think a referral from a general practitioner should be enough! I mean I had to talk to my Employee Assistance Plan in order access mental health benefits. What does your insurance require of you, your doctor and any other mental health provider? I hope you find a way to get what you need from a Pdoc and your #$%# insurance. I like to say that you can't live without insurance (you can-I've done. But it's not easy.) but it sure can make life very annoying to live with insurance.

[Smilie]

Let me make myself more clearer. I have a C her name is Becky. But in oder to see this P I have to see a T.What I was trying to say that I don't want to have to change from Becky for the T. I am comfortable with her and very open.My insurance will only allow so many visits a year. I guess I don't like the sound of more change. I feel safe with Becky and I know she cares about me.The medicine thing I was trying to share is that my med isn't working that well and that I should bring it up with the T. At least I know one of the things we will take about. Does anyone know what other questions may be asked?Or what things I could expect to happen with the visit with the T?

Smilie

[Smilie]

yes it can be more annoying with insurance. Thanks for your reply.

Smilie