Comments on: Where’s a Doctor When You Need One? http://katiebonn.com/2008/05/06/wheres-a-doctor-when-you-need-one/ A whole lot of insignificant prattle Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:19:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Matthew Kuzma http://katiebonn.com/2008/05/06/wheres-a-doctor-when-you-need-one/#comment-26666 Matthew Kuzma Wed, 07 May 2008 07:26:23 +0000 http://katiebonn.com/?p=38#comment-26666 <p><i>Why is it that the mental health industry is lacking in available drs. here?</i></p> <p>Without doing any research or thinking about it too hard, I'm prepared to blame the proliferation of Scientologists out there and their hatred of psychiatry.</p> Why is it that the mental health industry is lacking in available drs. here?

Without doing any research or thinking about it too hard, I’m prepared to blame the proliferation of Scientologists out there and their hatred of psychiatry.

]]> By: kt http://katiebonn.com/2008/05/06/wheres-a-doctor-when-you-need-one/#comment-26654 kt Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:43 +0000 http://katiebonn.com/?p=38#comment-26654 <p>@rannyrooster: Geesh, I'm sorry you had such a tough time with it too. I suppose if there's a shortage of drs. there's nothing they can do, but it's so frustrating when you're in a position in which you feel like you really need some help soon and no matter what you try, you just have to keep waiting. </p> <p>I don't think I'd be so impatient if I wasn't potentially starting a new job soon. I'm sure it will be fine, but even the possibility of having an adverse reaction to medication while at a new job is freaking me out. </p> <p>My dr. in MN is a psychologist so unfortunately she wouldn't be able to prescribe any medication. Otherwise, I'd definitely give that a shot. I'll definitely keep the ER in mind, just in case I run into any more snags. </p> <p>Thanks for the advice and pats on the back! :-) I'll shoot you an email about writing soon!</p> @rannyrooster: Geesh, I’m sorry you had such a tough time with it too. I suppose if there’s a shortage of drs. there’s nothing they can do, but it’s so frustrating when you’re in a position in which you feel like you really need some help soon and no matter what you try, you just have to keep waiting.

I don’t think I’d be so impatient if I wasn’t potentially starting a new job soon. I’m sure it will be fine, but even the possibility of having an adverse reaction to medication while at a new job is freaking me out.

My dr. in MN is a psychologist so unfortunately she wouldn’t be able to prescribe any medication. Otherwise, I’d definitely give that a shot. I’ll definitely keep the ER in mind, just in case I run into any more snags.

Thanks for the advice and pats on the back! :-) I’ll shoot you an email about writing soon!

]]> By: rannyrooster@livejournal http://katiebonn.com/2008/05/06/wheres-a-doctor-when-you-need-one/#comment-26644 rannyrooster@livejournal Tue, 06 May 2008 22:14:57 +0000 http://katiebonn.com/?p=38#comment-26644 <p>Also, if writing it out over some DEcaff might help, let me know...I'm up for meeting up Wed or Fri. ;)</p> Also, if writing it out over some DEcaff might help, let me know…I’m up for meeting up Wed or Fri. ;)

]]> By: rannyrooster@livejournal http://katiebonn.com/2008/05/06/wheres-a-doctor-when-you-need-one/#comment-26643 rannyrooster@livejournal Tue, 06 May 2008 22:13:29 +0000 http://katiebonn.com/?p=38#comment-26643 <p>You know what, I had a terrible time finding a psychiatrist here when I first moved here, too. I HATED the whole process and even looked into some programs that can help ease the process. Unfortunately, I have no idea where I put that information (which I eventually got from an E.R. doctor, because I ended up having to go to E.R 'cuz my MN psychiatrist refused to refill any rx's for me) becuase I've moved 2 times since then.</p> <p>Can't your old psychiatrist perscribe you something for the meantime which can be filled at a pharmacy out here?</p> <p>If not, if it comes down to it, you may have to do the E.R. route...which sucks and is expensive...but at least it provides you with the meds you need asap.</p> <p>Best wishes... I know what a bummer this can be...pats on the back :).</p> You know what, I had a terrible time finding a psychiatrist here when I first moved here, too. I HATED the whole process and even looked into some programs that can help ease the process. Unfortunately, I have no idea where I put that information (which I eventually got from an E.R. doctor, because I ended up having to go to E.R ‘cuz my MN psychiatrist refused to refill any rx’s for me) becuase I’ve moved 2 times since then.

Can’t your old psychiatrist perscribe you something for the meantime which can be filled at a pharmacy out here?

If not, if it comes down to it, you may have to do the E.R. route…which sucks and is expensive…but at least it provides you with the meds you need asap.

Best wishes… I know what a bummer this can be…pats on the back :).

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