#switching doctors

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.

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.

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,

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,