I don't think I have to be concerned about this for a while yet, but it worries me anyhow. I'm not a people person. I don't trust easily and I'm extremely timid around strangers. I've been seeing my doctor for over four years and I trust him with my life. He's indirectly saved it a few times now. However, I am terrified by the idea that some day I will have to find a new doctor and start all over developing trust and the like.
2007-12-08 03:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by fiVe 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
has the dr said he is retiring if not dont worry so much but if he has then he knows you very well and being in the field he would know a dr that would suit you and your problems so he could give you referals to ck out before he retires so you have time to get to know this person and make a transition if you trust this dr so much i am sure that he will pick someone that is similar to the way he runs his practice and you will do just fine
2007-12-08 05:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by helen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am concerned about a couple of things; you NEVER trust any doctor with your life and you've been going to him for four years.
When you go for help, there should be a plan to advance you so that you are not dependent on the psychiatrist and able to cope. Has he done this for you yet? Could you be better served by a less expensive form of psychotherapy like talk therapy with a counselor or does he have you on meds for suicidal attempts? If so, when was he planning to get you off of those?
I don't know your disorder, but it is up to your psychiatrist to help you transition to someone else if you are in need of continuing your therapy. Don't worry about something that hasn't happened yet and discuss this with him.
2007-12-08 11:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you can find a way to keep connected to him?
I'm sure that after four years, he wouldn't just leave and close all doors between you and him. Though you may not be able to talk to him on a regular basis, it still benefits to get a once-in-a-while 'how do you do.'
Maybe this could even help you become less dependent on taking advice from a professional, and more dependent on relying on yourself.
2007-12-08 11:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by joanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a doctor is going to retire etc. I believe they have to give their patients a notice. They usually refer patients to colleagues or give the patients time to find someone new.
2007-12-08 11:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you do not even need one, why worry about it at all?
2007-12-08 11:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋