tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post1502875947529662078..comments2023-03-28T08:54:47.015-05:00Comments on Patient Anonymous: Just Another Head Case...: Finding A New DoctorPatient Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-19595791746302551302006-12-03T12:10:00.000-05:002006-12-03T12:10:00.000-05:00sarebear: Yes, I've been surprised at the level of...<b>sarebear</b>: Yes, I've been surprised at the level of comorbidity of the two disorders, BP and ADD. If you think that you might have ADD as well, bring it up. It couldn't hurt to talk about it--never.<br /><br />And thank you about the questions. I'm not sure how appts. are charged in the US but you could make it part of your initial consult? I whipped through mine pretty quickly and some of the answers that are more practical about how the office runs could also be answered by office staff.<br /><br /><b>Dr. Serani</b> Thank you for stopping by! After navigating the mental health system for many years, I've learned a few tricks *grin* Advocate, advocate, advocate!Patient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-64672979211231346302006-12-01T22:04:00.000-05:002006-12-01T22:04:00.000-05:00Great list of questions. Most of those would be g...Great list of questions. Most of those would be good for me to ask my prospective shrinks, now that I'm in the market for a new one, since Dr. Mostly a-hole is closing his practice.<br /><br />I'll be using alot of these questions, thanks!<br /><br />Except I don't know if t hey charge for their time for me to sit down with them for a bit to do this, if they do, then I guess I just pick one out of thin air or something. Out of thin air off the UHC list.Sarebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208596053319110470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-49013574898597490312006-12-01T20:52:00.000-05:002006-12-01T20:52:00.000-05:00It is *SO* important to be your own advocate and t...It is *SO* important to be your own advocate and to know who is the best professional with whom you'll choose to work. <br /><br />Keep the empowerment going!Dr. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340730498047128203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-49427115493533825962006-12-01T18:51:00.000-05:002006-12-01T18:51:00.000-05:00pa, I've suspected for awhile I have ADD on top of...pa, I've suspected for awhile I have ADD on top of other things too, the hyperfocusing.<br /><br />Everything you describe in this comment is JUST LIKE ME.<br /><br />Lol.Sarebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208596053319110470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-77485854419241448712006-12-01T15:32:00.000-05:002006-12-01T15:32:00.000-05:00Hey, thanks! I just left you a comment. I'm done....Hey, thanks! I just left you a comment. I'm done. <br /><br />No, not *really* a keener. It's the low impulse control and hyperfocusing of the ADD. Once I "signed up" if I didn't do it right away the anxiety would have caused me "issues" so better to just do it--or at least get started. And the hyperfocusing actually helps--kind of a pro of ADD--as long as you don't go overboard and tune everything out, then it's a con. <br /><br />And yes, guilty as charged. I hyperfocus to a fualt (eg. I can't believe it's already past 3:30 and I haven't even had lunch!)Patient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-13721604219335535572006-12-01T14:45:00.000-05:002006-12-01T14:45:00.000-05:00PA, Thank you so much for signing on for my writin...PA, Thank you so much for signing on for my writing project. I can't wait to read your story!...:)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540096932312929506noreply@blogger.com