Met my new pdoc yesterday

[Angie]

My last and truly wonderful psychiatrist had to quit practice so I needed to find another pdoc.

The drive there was stressful due to road construction. I had carefully written down directions (don't know how to use GPS on phone) but there was NO Exit 58 (they had torn down that exit). I took a guess and exited and did find where I was supposed to go with 30 minutes to spare. Go me.

This pdoc is super thorough, I had an EKG and bloodwork before I saw her (these things will be done on a periodic basis now).

She was friendly and attentive and super nice to converse with. Also, she really knows her meds. She has suggested some changes to help me with the depression I've developed over the last few months and a couple changes that should help with the weight/diabetes aspect. She listened to me carefully and respected me. We talked over an hour and a half! Which is crazy, but true!

I am feeling better about things after this appointment. Thanks to everyone who has supported me in this anxious period before seeing a new doctor.

 

[Pebble mouse]

I'm glad it worked out and you seem to have found a good new shrink, @Angie. I know how hard it can be to let a good one go.

 

[Butterfly]

@Angie I'm so glad the appointment went well x

 

[Atreides]

I'm glad your new pdoc worked out.

 

[KM76710]

Glad to hear of your positive feelings about the doctor and your continued visits and treatments. Hoping all goes great for you.

 

[Lane]

My last and truly wonderful psychiatrist had to quit practice so I needed to find another pdoc.

The drive there was stressful due to road construction. I had carefully written down directions (don't know how to use GPS on phone) but there was NO Exit 58 (they had torn down that exit). I took a guess and exited and did find where I was supposed to go with 30 minutes to spare. Go me.

This pdoc is super thorough, I had an EKG and bloodwork before I saw her (these things will be done on a periodic basis now).

She was friendly and attentive and super nice to converse with. Also, she really knows her meds. She has suggested some changes to help me with the depression I've developed over the last few months and a couple changes that should help with the weight/diabetes aspect. She listened to me carefully and respected me. We talked over an hour and a half! Which is crazy, but true!

I am feeling better about things after this appointment. Thanks to everyone who has supported me in this anxious period before seeing a new doctor.

Wow, that's great @Angie and I'm glad you got there safe and sound.

 

[Sunspots]

That's brilliant Angie! Having a good pdoc is worth its weight in gold. So glad you've found a great one

 

[Starry Starry Night]

My last and truly wonderful psychiatrist had to quit practice so I needed to find another pdoc.

The drive there was stressful due to road construction. I had carefully written down directions (don't know how to use GPS on phone) but there was NO Exit 58 (they had torn down that exit). I took a guess and exited and did find where I was supposed to go with 30 minutes to spare. Go me.

This pdoc is super thorough, I had an EKG and bloodwork before I saw her (these things will be done on a periodic basis now).

She was friendly and attentive and super nice to converse with. Also, she really knows her meds. She has suggested some changes to help me with the depression I've developed over the last few months and a couple changes that should help with the weight/diabetes aspect. She listened to me carefully and respected me. We talked over an hour and a half! Which is crazy, but true!

I am feeling better about things after this appointment. Thanks to everyone who has supported me in this anxious period before seeing a new doctor.

It's so important to have a good doctor who you can trust and makes you feel at ease. Funny - there is an Exit 58 near where I live with massive construction on it. So glad the appointment was a positive one.