Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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My psychiatrist says that i have a strong personality and it is hard to discuss problems with me.
He half way worked with me this past time with some issues concerning anxiety but he was supposed to make other referrals for other conditions and his staff never made any other referrals. I was forgotten about.
Well, I guess that for all intended purposes, I am rude without meaning to be.
Well the deal is that I've got health problems beyond the scope of bipolar and I will need a psychiatrist who is willing to help me with neurologists and the like. The next year pretty much predicts whether or not I will even know who I am at this point.
How can I get a competent psychiatrist and health care team? I can't seem to get the help I really need.
Ativan, asprin and a mood stabilizer aren't really enough to deal with post ischemic stroke.
I'm really scared and really bummed out.
He half way worked with me this past time with some issues concerning anxiety but he was supposed to make other referrals for other conditions and his staff never made any other referrals. I was forgotten about.
Well, I guess that for all intended purposes, I am rude without meaning to be.
Well the deal is that I've got health problems beyond the scope of bipolar and I will need a psychiatrist who is willing to help me with neurologists and the like. The next year pretty much predicts whether or not I will even know who I am at this point.
How can I get a competent psychiatrist and health care team? I can't seem to get the help I really need.
Ativan, asprin and a mood stabilizer aren't really enough to deal with post ischemic stroke.
I'm really scared and really bummed out.
Do you have a good GP? Sometimes they can point you in the direction of a specialist that might be more in tune with your needs.
Sorry you are going through this. My dad had a stroke 7 years ago and it was awful. His neurologist was a jerk, too.
Stay strong and demand what you need. I've been brushed off by pdocs and I just keep looking until I find one. I'm not going to pay good money to someone who doesn't give a damn about my health.
So keep on trucking....it may take time, but it will happen.
hot home-made cookies--helps some with cooperativeness.
BUT---behave in a business like way
have a written plan with questions for MDs, a clear idea of why you are there and what you realistically hope to gain. Make 2 copies--one for MD and one for yourself.
Take notes.
Have a family member or friend accompany you. Sometimes we need both a buffer and an advocate in dealing with the medical community.
Good luck. and Patience! I hope you feel better soon.
Be organized, polite, an attempt to be organized.
I'm so afraid to do or say much now and generally confused on it all.
my best friend reminded me earlier that THEY are working FOR US!!!!
i get muddled and confused and forget that sometimes...
I have been told i have a strong personality as well...some docs don't like that at all!
i have an appt. next week with a new doc, who i hope will be my permanent GP...
We just have to keep looking and weeding them out i guess...i'm scared, too. (((((Hugs))))