Posted by SLS on October 21, 2005, at 8:39:17
In reply to Re: The official SLS thread » SLS, posted by Phillipa on October 20, 2005, at 22:42:45
> Scott, I appreciate that. How is your friend doing? Fondly, Phillipa
She seems to have double depression with soft bipolar features. She has been hypomanic only briefly when she was younger. Otherwise, she has been either dysthymic or in an episode of major depression. The major depression is well controlled with Wellbutrin. However, the chronic dysthymia remains. She is quite functional, however.
I have a difficult time drawing an impression of her doctor (Dr. Humphrey). She doesn't talk about him much, and she refuses to undergo any more drug trials until a treatment she considers novel and effective emerges. I guess she can afford to do this, as her depression is "minor".
If this doctor is not in a position to take on new patients, try to get him to please recommend another. I find that this usually increases your odds of getting a good one.
I'll just e-mailed my friend for you to get his full name. I imagine you could find him in the phone book, though. I also asked her for the names of any other psychiatrists that she deems adequate.
- Scott
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