I can remember being nervous each time I had that first visit with a new pdoc. My only advice is to be open with how you feel the current meds. work and contact immediately if you don't like any changes. Once I waited 2 months because I was trying to save a few bucks and not be the burden my mother in-law referred to me as. It almost cost me my life.
Try not to be nervous-explain how current meds. are working-call back immediately if you feel something isn't working well.
Good Luck
Tamara

I got letter at weekend saying come and be assessed if you are suitable for an analytical group therapy. Now I hope I pass cos sounds Fun. Loonys unite you have nothing to lose but your psychosis.

ISN'T IT GREAT. SO HOW WAS IT

It was nerve wracking but I got thru all his questions and he wants to change my medication but slowly. He wants me off Avanza and onto a newer drug that's just come out here over the next few months if I become unstable off the avanza. I can't recall the name of the new drug yet, I'll update when I remember!

The new drug he wants me to try is Duloxetine - its' been out in the states for awhile but is only just coming out here in Australia. Its generic name is Cymbalta...anyone been on it or know of it?

Jip, take it as it comes, just go and get it over with. No use pondering and over thinking on silly things. when you know you have a problem then it's sort of easier to see black and white, when you need to do something or not. I think the fear stems through avoidance though. I fear living coz I avoid so much. *hug* hope you'll sort things out