Posted by judy1 on January 9, 2001, at 23:31:51
In reply to Re: Any opinions please for my ? substance abuse, posted by Noa on January 9, 2001, at 15:24:52
Yes, he does. Actually today's session was a disaster, I had called the local pdoc's staff to make sure he did meds and therapy and after my initial evaluation he informed me he just did meds. I cannot conceive of any psychiatrist being aware of my needs in a 15 minute session. I realize that HMOs have changed the practice of psychiatry, however my insurance is willing to pay a psychiatrist for a 50 minute session. So it was home to a tearful conversation with my distant pdoc who promised not to abandon me, asked me to continue- called it a prescription- with the female therapist for my SI and promised to call a local shrink he knows in case I am in crisis. He is an amazing person and worth the 2 hour drive. Take care- Judy
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