My psychiatrist was hard to find. I went through a couple that were strange. I had one that was over charging me so I left. Another that only wanted "rich" patients that didn't need to use there benefits. SHE WAS REALLY GOOD.... I guess that is why. But my current one specializes in BP WOMEn who want to get pregnant and I love him to death! Last visit this monday he had a patient in the ER and could barely pay attention to me he was so concerned. I was a little annoyed but very glad to know that if I am ever in that position he wil lbe there for me like that. I totally don't regret going. I do have a licensed therapist that referred me and then my insurance referred me when my therapist ran out of good psychiatrists she knew. Love LOve Love Love help! Hope this does.

I have a spychatrist I see once every great while psych Nurse practioner when meds need tweaking a Talk person aka LICSW and my GP... however I still don't TRUST my TALK PERSON Yet, and I am careful about what I say that could be taken into the courts!!!

She asked me what I would use if I wanted to be done with this world. I told her I refuse to give her that info as 1.) Its none of her business and 2.) if I was to that point not to worry she would not EVER know till well afterwards.

I am not suicidal at the moment and I will call her if I start to slip but Honestly if I get to that point I don't call or talk. That is just me!!

I don't trust dr's after one threatened me that if I stopped my meds they would take my kids. I don't need to be bullied. I hate being told this is like diabetes as I have had gestational insulin dependant diabetes and I know for a fact that once you take insulin ALL the problems go away within a few weeks. just while they tweam the amts and times you take it. There are few if any side effects of insulin. Not true with psych meds.

Sorry i went off ... anyways... you will know what you can and can't say after awhile!!!

What a great thing that a doctor would be up front enough to refer you to some one who can better address your concerns with regard to your mental health. New laws are in place to protect patient confidentiality. Please be gentle with yourself about being frightened even though there is no reason to be. Best of luck!

i have been seing the same psychiatrist for 5 years i can tell him anything but i don't all the psychiatrists care about is ur mental health and how ur bp meds are working for u mine usually asks the same questions everytime so i keep my answers short

CALM DOWN! Sheesh! Doctors/Psychiatrists have a patient/doctor confidentiality that can not be discussed to anyone. He "may" send his "notes" to your new pdoc... but, I highly doubt it.
Your new pdoc is gonna ask you a shitload of questions! Be prepared. It's for her file. Don't clam up! Tell her EVERYTHING! Give her a foundation to work on! BULLSHIT her... and you'll regret it!
Just CHILL, for Chrissakes! It ain't a big deal!
Huggers!

A psychiatrist can best evaluate your needs because he is a specialist in the field. He isnt different than talking to any other kind of doctor. I have had my current psychiatrist for over 11 years. My current therapist for over 7 years. They both work well together and I feel they take very good care of me. I have actually been in therapy for 32 years. It will help you get on track and learn coping skills. Honey, dont be afraid. I know it is scarey but try to relax and take it one step at a time. It will all work out. Luv and hugs, Shelly