Posted by Theresa Rae on January 22, 2003, at 10:56:55
In reply to Re: my typical atypical spouse, posted by rainbowlight on January 22, 2003, at 1:07:12
I talked to my husband this morning, gently, and asked him if he thought he might want to see a psychiatrist to see if there's anything he could be taking that would be even better (I acknowleged that there has been some improvement, but noted that he's still sleeping a lot, and could be doing even better, with the proper medication). He really hesitated, but when I said I was just looking out for him and would be willing to go to the appt., he agreed, but said he didn't want to make the phone call.
After a little more chatting, he said he would call himself, so I'm hoping he can get a referral today.
Can anyone tell me what the psychiatrist should know, in terms of symptoms (do we give him the grocery list of symptoms, just tell him the major ones, or what?) I'm thinking if husband goes by himself, he'll gloss over most of it, and just say that Effexor might not be the best for him. Husband won't have seen a psychiatrist yet (just have been going through family doctor), so I'm wondering what we should expect, and what can we do to get the most out of the visit (since we're now three years into trying to medicate his depression...)
Thanks -- everyone here is so nice!
poster:Theresa Rae
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