I’m really torn on this.  I like L’s psych, I really do.  He’s been managing the hubby’s meds for several years, got him to a really stable place, and I assumed he’d be able to do the same for L.

However, its a small office with unreliable voice mail, and getting prescription refills (which you have to get every month for these meds, grrrr) has become a major headache.  More important, when I describe concerns, patterns, etc., his answer is always to increase one of the two meds he’s on, instead of looking at alternatives, which is what my gut is telling me we should do.

Now, my gut instinct can’t compare to a psychiatrists many years of medical training and professional experience.  But it is my gut, and this is my kid.  At the very least, I should feel as though I’m being heard, and I don’t.

The hubs and I discussed this, and agreed that it would be worth it to look at other options. So we have an appointment set up for Monday with a new psychiatrist.  I’ll determine after that meeting if this is a good fit for us or not.  In the meantime, I’m feeling a little bit guilty because I do like this guy, and really appreciate what he’s done for my husband.  But I can’t let that guilt stand in the way of doing what’s best for my kid.

I just hope this IS the best.