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Apr 30, 2020 at 04:43 PM
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Does anyone hear get a sense of relief and closure by getting your answers to the problem? The doctors diagnosed my condition and didn't really enlightened to much on what the problem was. This left too many doors open. Having a doctor sit down and explain your condition and what is causing it is a relief, at least I feel it is anyhow. Too many doctors push you through the doors and don't take the time to educate the patient. Who here agrees with this or has had similar experiences.
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May 03, 2020 at 03:33 PM
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Well... at least where I live all most pdoc's do is to prescribe & monitor psych med's. Pretty-much everything else is left to mental health therapists. I've been kicking around the mental health services system where I live on-&-off for over 20 years. And I still don't have anything in the way of a diagnosis. (I presume there's something written down somewhere for insurance purposes. But whatever it is it's not really based on anything.)
Part of the reason for me not having a real diagnosis is, I presume, I've only seen a handful of therapists for very brief periods. (I never really found one I thought could be of any real help to me.) And at this late stage of my life, it no longer really matters. Yes, it would certainly be wonderful to have one's pdoc, psychologist, or therapist offer a diagnosis & then go on to explain what it all means. But in my experience at least that is fantasy. Perhaps someday...? 
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May 03, 2020 at 04:50 PM
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It took some time for me to get to a licensed phycologist. I had to see a neurologist and tell him I had memory loss from the ongoing non treatment. He ordered me to see a nueropsychologist. If there is a university hospital in your area look up there psychiatry department, you might find some luck. Don't give up.
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May 04, 2020 at 11:50 PM
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I talked to psychologist today and he said it would be a good idea to talk to a lawyer and have an advance direct form drawn up encase I become mental and are unable to make decisions. This would be a relief because I would know my decisions are pre answered. Not having to worry is a step in the proper direction.
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May 06, 2020 at 09:39 AM
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What you said 'Too many doctors push you through the doors and don't take the time to educate the patient' I felt the exact same way. I understand its frustration but dont give up use it as motivation.
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