Although my pdoc mainly prescribes and manages my my meds, she also is good at giving me valuable support and advice.
But she doesn’t spend a lot of time with me - 15 minutes maximum.
I wish I can spend more time with her and receive therapy sessions from her, but I don’t think that she does this.
Does your psychiatrist give out fantastic advice?
Not really. Not at all in fact. I actually have a pretty bad relationship with them and because of the system here I can’t change. You’re lucky that you’ve found a good psychiatrist.
I like how they care. Fifteen minutes? Is that normal in ur country can I ask where u are? How often do u see ur pdoc? I see mine once every few months and it lasts one hour
This is typical with my type of insurance.
I live in the States.
I see my psychiatrist typically once a month to every 3 weeks.
My psychiatrist is awesome. I have half hour sessions with him and have been seeing him for years. He has a lot of insight into my illness. I struggle with getting the flu vaccine because I believe the government uses it to control us. In the past I just didn’t get it but with my new job it’s required. I saw him to get his advice. He helped me see things differently. I’ve known him since 2010 so he knows me well and how to communicate with me. 
This is awesome @SunGirl!
I’m happy for you!
Mine is how you doing, any issues then out the door
Thanks Wave. It’s important to have a good treatment team. People you feel comfortable with.
My pdoc has excellent advice, I just wish I could afford to see her more. She charges $150 for a 25 minute session and $200 for 45 minutes. I see her for a 25 minute session every three months, then a 45 minute session in November when my disability review happens and I need her to do paperwork.
She doesn’t participate with any insurance companies. I can submit her bills to my insurer but I have a $2850 deductible so I’m stuck going how I can afford. I used to see her every eight weeks and I liked that much better. But I had to keep dipping into my savings account and i can’t keep doing that over and over.
But I LOVE my pdoc! Seeing her next Wednesday and I can’t wait. I had two crisis situations between appointments this time so I really need to talk it out with her.
I’m impressed by how many CBT sessions Im allowed to take it seems as if as many as I need.
You are inspiring me to go back to every 2 month appointments - i can pay for it out of my birthday and Christmas money to absorb the extra expense…I think I would do better. Worthwhile investment. i will talk to my husband and my pdoc over the next week. Thank you!
Mine mostly listens while I spew forth whatever I’m going through. I need to see a therapist.
my nurse practitioner is sweet…she doesnt do therapy and being a nurse practitioner sometimes her knowledge of all things mental health isnt on the level of a psychiatrist, but she tries and usually does well with me. she always gives me hugs and last time i saw her she was like “i have never done this before but im going to give you my number and if you hit a rough spot in college or need anything you can text me” and also said she had friends there who were lovely people that she could get to help me if i need anything immediately. so shes cool, ive been seeing her for five and a half years so im attached
My pdocs are normal, they call me very rarely because I’m never in crisis and I’m already enlightened…
But I heard they have been very helpful for other patients in bad conditions.
My husband thinks i need the pdoc every other month. So I may just get my wish. 
My last one, who retired did, and the one I have now does too but I don’t always take his advice no matter how good it is or how well intentioned. I am stubborn and have my own mind.
My 3 psychiatrist loved talking lol. They’ve all been very informative amd great to me! They didn’t just give me meds and that’s it. They actually helped me 
Nah he plays strictly the med manager role. But he’s still a good doctor and I like him.
Yeah that’s basically what a psychiatrist normally just does. But some are talkative
I had a psychologist (Phd) and a psychiatrist (MD) for 20 years.
The MD was a 15 minute ‘prescription management’ torture session because he wasn’t very nice at all.
The Phd was the best pdoc I’ve ever had, she took the time needed for the appt even though she was supposed to keep it 15 minutes, it was more like 25 each time.
I trusted her, which is more than I can say for anyone else I’ve known.