Psychiatrist Actually called me off spec

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He was worried about me and just picked up the phone without me having an appointment.

This has never happened before.

I was so grateful he took the time to do that, as never have I had a doctor do this.

He has made me like him more than before, as usually pdocs in the NHS in England are guarded by obstructive care coordinators or secretaries

Basically he told me not to worry about my prolactin, as although it’s high it has been stable for the last 4 blood tests.

I also told him how frustrated I am with being kept alive for other peoples benefit. He told me to hold on until I get back from holiday next week and there should be a plan.

I complained about my therapy being over the phone, and ending early. He is going to try and sort that out.

Has anyone else had their doctors being so kind like this just to call to of the blue?

I think it’s unusual

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My psychiatrist had called me a couple of times. But usually when I was quite unwell. It’s nice of your doctor to call you.

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I thought so. It just shows he actually cares. I was getting really agitated with my care coordinator, so he called to try and get me to settle down a bit.

We have a telephone appointment when I get back

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This would make me feel a bit uncomfortable to be honest.

But to each his own.

Yes that was nice of him but I still find it a bit creepy.

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I think it probably should have, but he caught me off guard completely, as I thought I had cut them loose.

Just thought he actually showed himself to be human enough to want to check in.

Usually I’d feel the same.

I don’t think he’s that old. I have not meet him face to face as he only started in March at the beginning of Covid lockdown

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Never a doctor, but I had a therapist do that before. She called to see if I was ok. I was in the middle of downing a bunch of pills because I was suicidal. She convinced me to go to the hospital. I’m glad she did.

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Literally got a new care co-ordinator the other week. I was left a year without one. I think they sorted me out one because of my recent 72 hour hospital stay.

Still dont fully trust the woman and ive no intention of seeing her on a regular basis. Im slightly sick to death of forever going on about mental health, when im trying to live a normal life. Just give me my depot jab once a month - and i will do the rest.

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My pdr only calls me for my apt once every 2 months since lockdown.

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