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SusanofO -> RE: bipolarism and the lifestyle. (2/13/2007 8:21:40 AM)
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littlesarah - if you think your psychiatrist is stupid, he maybe is stupid. There are some good ones out there (IMO), but - there also seem to be many people in that field who have little idea of what they are doing, and seem to lack compassion - and it shows. If you really don't appreciate your doctor, I'd find another one. If you have decent medical insurance, maybe there is a list of "preferred providers" that list others you can choose from. I'd ask around and see if you can get some leads on who is a good one. I am speaking from personal experience, btw.
I am not bi-polar, but have dealt with severe depression most of my adult life (from the age of 18, and I will be 47 in 2 weeks). My own father was familiar with most of my city's psychiatrists due to his profession (he was a social worker) , and I remember, there were only about 3 of them (in a city with maybe 30-40 psychiatrists) that he'd allow me to see, because in his opinion, the others were just "not qualified to treat my daughter, because they're quacks". I was lucky he knew their reputations, and the inside scoop on some of them. Maybe there are some of your friends you can ask about this, or there is a doctor referral hot-line (in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book) that you can call, to find a good one? If you know any nurses, they are usually good to ask, since they hear all of the inside scoop on many doctors (my sister is a nurse, and she knows the rep of practically every doctor in town). Good luck.
- Susan
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