Posted by JohnL on March 15, 2000, at 2:26:51
In reply to Re: Mood stabilizers for Unipolar Depression, posted by Lee on March 12, 2000, at 19:05:07
> John & Karen-who is yr doc & what state R U from?
> I am thinking of switching-Lee. Please write back Liverty31@AOL.comWould you believe, my psychiatrist's name is Dr Katz? Yep. Up in Portland, Maine. He is head of psychiatry at a major HMO here, and also commutes to Connecticut a couple days a week as head of psychiatry at a hospital there. He's an oldtimer with wonderful bedside manners and a very open mind. He's willing to try anything, as long as it isn't dangerous. He even lets me make all the suggestions if I want, take total control, or he'll offer his own...whichever I'm more comfortable with. He treats me as a unique individual, which we all are. No blanket strategies in his practice. I think you should consider finding a new doctor. Stimulants and maybe other drugs your doctor objects to are important weapons in the arsenal. I don't think you should be denied the opportunity to at least try them and compare them in a probing sort of way.
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