Re: What to ask Psychiatrist

[Guest guest]

Lori,

When we went to the psychiatrist, we talked about everything and got a

prescription. I kept it " just in case " I ever felt we needed it - so that we

wouldn't have to wait 2 month again!

Kind Regards,

cindy

Lori nsen <jorgy@...> wrote:

Well, after having to wait for over two months to get an appointment

with a psychiatrist, tomorrow we go in. My 12 yo daughter has been seeing a

psychologist every 2-3 weeks for a few months now, and I'm not sure what we need

the psychiatrist for, I just hate to cancel after waiting so long.

When we first started therapy, there was the question about using meds, so hence

we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we don't want any drugs, but I

still have the appointment to go to.

Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about? This may be

our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12 visits for mental health.

BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/germs.

Thanks

Lori J

jorgy@...

[Guest guest]

Our son did very well on CBT for 2 months and then everything seemed

to explode and he very much needed to go on medication. I second the

idea of getting a prescription just in case!

Barb

> Well, after having to wait for over two months to get an

appointment with a psychiatrist, tomorrow we go in. My 12 yo daughter

has been seeing a psychologist every 2-3 weeks for a few months now,

and I'm not sure what we need the psychiatrist for, I just hate to

cancel after waiting so long.

>

> When we first started therapy, there was the question about using

meds, so hence we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we

don't want any drugs, but I still have the appointment to go to.

>

> Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about?

This may be our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12

visits for mental health.

>

> BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/germs.

>

> Thanks

>

> Lori J

> jorgy@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

Did you actually fill the prescription? At least here in NJ (and I suspect this

may be federal), prescriptions for controlled substances (eg, amphetamines)

expire 30 days after they are written and all others after one year. Of course,

the medication itself also expires usually a year after it is filled. Just

something to keep in mind...

P.

barb <barbnesrallah@...> wrote:

Our son did very well on CBT for 2 months and then everything seemed

to explode and he very much needed to go on medication. I second the

idea of getting a prescription just in case!

Barb

> Well, after having to wait for over two months to get an

appointment with a psychiatrist, tomorrow we go in. My 12 yo daughter

has been seeing a psychologist every 2-3 weeks for a few months now,

and I'm not sure what we need the psychiatrist for, I just hate to

cancel after waiting so long.

>

> When we first started therapy, there was the question about using

meds, so hence we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we

don't want any drugs, but I still have the appointment to go to.

>

> Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about?

This may be our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12

visits for mental health.

>

> BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/germs.

>

> Thanks

>

> Lori J

> jorgy@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lori, does your insurance only pay for 12 visits combined for psychologist

and psychiatrist per calendar year? If that is the case, I personally might

hold off on the appointment. My daughter's needs have drastically changed this

year and a bipolar diagnosis was added to her OCD. If you truly don't think

you need this appointment I would be inclined to wait until closer to the time

when you get 12 new visits and if you still have visits left over use it

then. If you don't need meds, she may be better served by using the

appointments

with the therapist, at this time. Good luck. Kim

In a message dated 7/6/2007 12:14:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

jorgy@... writes:

When we first started therapy, there was the question about using meds, so

hence we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we don't want any drugs,

but I still have the appointment to go to.

Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about? This may

be our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12 visits for mental

health.

BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/BTW, m

Thanks

Lori J

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[Guest guest]

Lori, does your insurance only pay for 12 visits combined for psychologist

and psychiatrist per calendar year? If that is the case, I personally might

hold off on the appointment. My daughter's needs have drastically changed this

year and a bipolar diagnosis was added to her OCD. If you truly don't think

you need this appointment I would be inclined to wait until closer to the time

when you get 12 new visits and if you still have visits left over use it

then. If you don't need meds, she may be better served by using the

appointments

with the therapist, at this time. Good luck. Kim

In a message dated 7/6/2007 12:14:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

jorgy@... writes:

When we first started therapy, there was the question about using meds, so

hence we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we don't want any drugs,

but I still have the appointment to go to.

Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about? This may

be our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12 visits for mental

health.

BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/BTW, m

Thanks

Lori J

************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[Guest guest]

Lori,

After a diagnosis of OCD we were informed by our daughter's therapist that

because OCD is a biological illness our insurance company had to grant us

unlimited visits. I know her office submitted a letter in writing stating my

daughters diagnosis to the insurance company but because they took care of

it for us I'm unclear of the logistics.

_____

From:

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Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:27 AM

Subject: Re: What to ask Psychiatrist

Lori, does your insurance only pay for 12 visits combined for psychologist

and psychiatrist per calendar year? If that is the case, I personally might

hold off on the appointment. My daughter's needs have drastically changed

this

year and a bipolar diagnosis was added to her OCD. If you truly don't think

you need this appointment I would be inclined to wait until closer to the

time

when you get 12 new visits and if you still have visits left over use it

then. If you don't need meds, she may be better served by using the

appointments

with the therapist, at this time. Good luck. Kim

In a message dated 7/6/2007 12:14:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

jorgymolalla (DOT) <mailto:jorgy%40molalla.net> net writes:

When we first started therapy, there was the question about using meds, so

hence we needed the appointment. Now I'm pretty sure we don't want any

drugs,

but I still have the appointment to go to.

Can anyone think of anything else I should/could talk to him about? This may

be our only shot, since our insurance only pays for 12 visits for mental

health.

BTW, my daughter has issues with contamination/BTW, m

Thanks

Lori J

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[Guest guest]

Lori, I am glad you had a good appointment. Did you end up getting a

prescription for any meds? How often is your daughter currently seeing her

therapist? I definitely agree with seeing if your state has the parity law, so

you can

get more appointments if needed. Luckily, my daughter has unlimited visits

which was really necessary for her this year. Good luck. Kim

In a message dated 7/10/2007 1:35:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

jorgy@... writes:

Kim,

Wow, I never even considered that we might be using up one of our

appointments! eeek

Too late now, I suppose. It was a good visit, even though I am no less

confused about meds.

Thanks Kim,

Lori

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[Guest guest]

Kim,

Wow, I never even considered that we might be using up one of our appointments!

eeek

Too late now, I suppose. It was a good visit, even though I am no less confused

about meds.

Thanks Kim,

Lori

[Guest guest]

,

How interesting! I will definitely check into that. I can't see how an insurance

company can think that 12 visits for any mental health issue would be enough.

Thanks,

Lori

[Guest guest]

,

How interesting! I will definitely check into that. I can't see how an insurance

company can think that 12 visits for any mental health issue would be enough.

Thanks,

Lori