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Shyone · 01-16-2009, 12:56 AM

Okay, so....

I get sick, have a bipolar episode and end up in the hospital. My psychiatrist that I see regularly, visits me while I'm having my episode at the psych ward. I say some things that may have been rude/offensive to my psychiatrist. Im not going to say exactly what happened, but let me assure you that it was embarrassing. Long story short, I get discharged from the hospital, have an appointment with my psychiatrist, and she is visibly angry/upset and she's seems really uncomfortable to even be talking to me. I decide that the most appropriate thing would be to go to a new doctor. Now this involves finding a psychiatrist and getting a referral from my family doctor. My cousin works for a psychiatrist, and says that she almost guarantees that she can get me a space with the psychiatrist she works for. This process isn't going to be immediate, and may take a month or two. This means that I will still have to endure awkward appointments with my psychiatrist. Now, even though nothing is for sure, and it may be a month or two before I get transferred, should I let my current psychiatrist know about it, so that she understands, and may feel less uncomfortable, knowing that I am taking the necessary steps to rectify the situation and move on. OR should I not tell her that I am looking for a new psychiatrist? Would it be unprofessional of me to tell her that I am looking for a new psychiatrist? My parents say that I should wait until I know for sure that I am going to another one, just incase I end up not being able to get in with this other doctor. However, my parents aren't aware of what happened in the hospital......what is your suggestion? What would you do in this situation? Would you give your psychiatrist a heads up, or would you kind of keep quiet, and continue to endure awkward appointments with her?

01-16-2009, 12:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shyone Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	Awkward Moment With Psychiatrist Okay, so.... I get sick, have a bipolar episode and end up in the hospital. My psychiatrist that I see regularly, visits me while I'm having my episode at the psych ward. I say some things that may have been rude/offensive to my psychiatrist. Im not going to say exactly what happened, but let me assure you that it was embarrassing. Long story short, I get discharged from the hospital, have an appointment with my psychiatrist, and she is visibly angry/upset and she's seems really uncomfortable to even be talking to me. I decide that the most appropriate thing would be to go to a new doctor. Now this involves finding a psychiatrist and getting a referral from my family doctor. My cousin works for a psychiatrist, and says that she almost guarantees that she can get me a space with the psychiatrist she works for. This process isn't going to be immediate, and may take a month or two. This means that I will still have to endure awkward appointments with my psychiatrist. Now, even though nothing is for sure, and it may be a month or two before I get transferred, should I let my current psychiatrist know about it, so that she understands, and may feel less uncomfortable, knowing that I am taking the necessary steps to rectify the situation and move on. OR should I not tell her that I am looking for a new psychiatrist? Would it be unprofessional of me to tell her that I am looking for a new psychiatrist? My parents say that I should wait until I know for sure that I am going to another one, just incase I end up not being able to get in with this other doctor. However, my parents aren't aware of what happened in the hospital......what is your suggestion? What would you do in this situation? Would you give your psychiatrist a heads up, or would you kind of keep quiet, and continue to endure awkward appointments with her?