#switching doctors

[nayborhoodhugdealer]

So for almost 2 years I was asking my doctor for birth control.

I would bring it up every visit,and he would hit me with excuse after excuse. First was my weight,he wanted me to see a specialist. Then my diabetes. He put me on meds and I lost around 20lbs. Then my depression,when I gained it all back and he wanted me to see a specialist Again. Then he suggested a different specialist for my irregular periods (like doesn't birth control help with that?) at that point I was like "maybe I should talk to someone with a vagina".

So I went to a lady doc in the same building. One visit and I got my birth control and found out that I might have PCOS but something was producing extra testosterone in my body which would explain my irregular periods,my chin hair etc.

She was very warm and explained everything very well to me,shared personal experiences and even drew me a diagram of what was happening in my body. Took all my concerns into consideration and got me on the right track.

My only regret is waiting so long to be fed up with my first doc.

If your doctor is anything like my doctor was, I I urge you to consider switching.

Im lucky that it wasn't anything urgent being ignored.

[larjb3]

Also holy wow my primary ACTUALLY listened and agreed with me and didn't shut me down immediately not only when I told her that I suspect there's something more going on with my knees than just arthritis, but also that I don't want to see the ortho doctor I've been to a few times anymore. AND she didn't question it - she just said okay and referred me to a different ortho doc! Like ohmygoodness thank you SO much primary!

[toomanyacronyms]

I kinda just need to write this somewhere....

I am switching doctors, but have a prescription through them. I ordered a refill last night and my current doctor usually gets it filled the next day. I want a full refill before officially switching so I kinda need my meds. I haven’t gotten the usual texts from my pharmacy yet and I am worrying a little. And because of how my brain works, all I can think of is that my doctor is refusing. Even though that is a low blow and my doctor has never refused that med for me before.

If need be, I will go see a different doctor and just potentially not have my meds until I can see someone else. It just won’t be fun and I’ll be knocked flat on my ass more than I usually am. My anxiety is sky-rocketing and I just needed to “tell” someone. Fingers crossed I get my refill within the next 36 hours.

[mentalillnessmouse]

I'm thinking about switching to a different psychiatrist because I found some that take my insurance, but I'm kind of nervous about it. I've been seeing both a counselor and a psychiatrist at my campus' health center for a little while, but do most psychiatrists also do talking therapy or is it normal for your therapist and psychiatrist to be two different people? Will it be hard to get used to a new doctor? I'm so new to all of this & my last therapist wasn't very helpful so idk what to expect.

Hey anon, it’s normal to be nervous about switching, but it makes sense to try to find someone who isn’t on campus, as they can provide treatment even after you’re done going to that school.

It is pretty normal to have a therapist separate from your psychiatrist. Most psychiatrists don’t do therapy for insurance and case load reasons. 

It might be hard to get used to a new mental health team, but it can be worth it. Just give it time, and you will get used to them. :)

Best of luck and stay strong,

Rowan

[mentalillnessmouse]

(Urgent) I have to switch both psychiatrist and councilor, which may take a couple of months with pact of how many I can see where I live. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope. No one will take my to a hospital because I feel like I may end it. My mom asked if I needed to go to the hospital, I said yes, then she went off about getting set up with new therapist in a while. It feels like she doesn't really care. Not even my previous doctors cared!

Hey anon, if you are in urgent crisis, please call emergency services immediately. Even if your mom doesn’t want to take you herself, you should be able to go with emergency services, especially if you are a danger to yourself or others. Please get the help you need. You deserve it.

Best of luck and stay strong,

Rowan

[jcl411]

In about 3 weeks Im turning 21 and that means one of my insurance's will stop and that I will have to change doctors. Im scared. Ive had my doctor Colette ever since I got diabetes 10 years ago and now I have to change. I guess Im mostly scared of finding a dr who isnt going to be comforting or supportive as Colette has. She knows me and knows my struggles Ive had with it and just knows how to be with me. I know that my next dr wont be just like her but I just hope that they are dedicated and understanding.

And it doesnt help that Im in the process of getting on an insulin pump and Im soon going to have to change doctors.....