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We need more Dr's who understand mental health

LITTLEREDrider
LITTLEREDrider

I have been suffering from many mood disorders ie depression,  ocd .and a few others I can't spell. I am now on 3 waiting list to get help some are about 1 year wait. If more Dr's had a better understanding of mental health,they could direct patients to the right resources. Some people get bounced around to different places til they find the right fit for them. Or just get bombarded with different meds til the correct mix happens


 I have a hard time speaking to stangers about personal things so I avoid the suicide hot lines ect. Especially when I'm in on of episodes. .....wish I could talk to my dr who is not a stranger. 

MinFlorida
MinFlorida
I am sorry you are so frustrated--have a big {{{Hug}}}.
I have had Major Depressive Disorder for over 20 years & it has been extraordinarily difficult to find the right med in the right dose to help me. Of course it doesn't help that I don't take my Rx at exactly the same time every day or that I can forget to take a dose (OFTEN) or that the metabolism of my body effects the absorbtion or that outside actions/situations in my life & my reactions to them affect it all.
So, it isn't necessarily that the Dr's aren't good enough or that there aren't enough Dr's.
I've learned to take a deep breath and just take one day at a time. {{{Hugs}}} here's another one for the road.
bluemoon29
bluemoon29
i agree! we need to step it up in the mental health area of medicine. i went to a cardiologist the first time i had a panic attack. they did every test possible. i went home and waited for the results. the phone call came..."you have a clean bill of health" said the doctor. 13 doctors later, i got some relief in the form of an anti-depressant. i'm amazed i'm still here!
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
What part of the U.S. are you in? Where I'm at there are Pdocs and Tdocs galore, to the point of 2 major Universities limiting class sizes, because all the new graduating Docs will need patients to see at some point.
LITTLEREDrider
LITTLEREDrider
I am in Canada. I just hope Justin Trudeau can get things moving on this issue. Thanks for your support everyone.
beautystar
beautystar
True, mental health is dangerous healthy problem, which can lead sometimes to suicide, not easy at all and also very complicated to understand the cases of mental health.
jellybean824
jellybean824
I'm right there with you. I have been fortunate to have a PCP who understands mental health, and has been able to make recommendations/referrals when necessary. I am sorry there is such a long wait list in Canada. I know speaking to strangers can be difficult, but there are numerous places to contact for some help. In the meantime, are there support groups you could join? Above all, try not to isolate. I know it is easy to do when you are depressed, but right now you need a community of support. Find connection in any way you can, even when it's the last thing you feel like doing. Hang in there-there is hope.
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