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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 285843" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Timerlady is right about psychiatrists in many cases. We have seen quite a few of them, but only two were worthwhile. It is really HARD to tell ahea of time if you will be able to work with a doctor - any kind of doctor. </p><p></p><p>Sadly, treating mental health issues is more an art than a science. Some docs are very gifted and some are just not. That is why it is CRUCIAL to communicate with other parents and to read as much as you can on the problems you are facing. I used to keep a copy of the treatment protocol for medicating bipolar with me when i saw a doctor. I got it off of a website for child and adolescent psychiatrists - from the acreditation board for the docs. </p><p></p><p>I NEVER had a doctor explain why we should go straight to stims and antidepressants if the diagnosis is bipolar??? A couple had never bothered to even THINK about a reason!</p><p></p><p>Luckily for Wiz (I guess) is that he is clearly NOT bipolar. Aspie ALL the way, that is Wiz. He has a lot of depression also, but it comes from knowing he is "different" (HIS words, not mine). </p><p></p><p>Just don't fire the current psychiatrist until you have had an appointment with another psychiatrist. The new one might be worse, so you don't want to burn any bridges or go without medications for any length of time.</p><p></p><p>The Bipolar Child explains in depth the effect of medications on mood disorders. It is a very worthwhile addition to the home library, in my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 285843, member: 1233"] Timerlady is right about psychiatrists in many cases. We have seen quite a few of them, but only two were worthwhile. It is really HARD to tell ahea of time if you will be able to work with a doctor - any kind of doctor. Sadly, treating mental health issues is more an art than a science. Some docs are very gifted and some are just not. That is why it is CRUCIAL to communicate with other parents and to read as much as you can on the problems you are facing. I used to keep a copy of the treatment protocol for medicating bipolar with me when i saw a doctor. I got it off of a website for child and adolescent psychiatrists - from the acreditation board for the docs. I NEVER had a doctor explain why we should go straight to stims and antidepressants if the diagnosis is bipolar??? A couple had never bothered to even THINK about a reason! Luckily for Wiz (I guess) is that he is clearly NOT bipolar. Aspie ALL the way, that is Wiz. He has a lot of depression also, but it comes from knowing he is "different" (HIS words, not mine). Just don't fire the current psychiatrist until you have had an appointment with another psychiatrist. The new one might be worse, so you don't want to burn any bridges or go without medications for any length of time. The Bipolar Child explains in depth the effect of medications on mood disorders. It is a very worthwhile addition to the home library, in my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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