The Knowitall Hall of Fame

[Noctivagus]

The Doctor who DXed me, said that almost the moment I walked through his doorway, he knew I was obviously Autistic. His said only a speciallist in the subject would probably have realised though.

[composer777]

I've had a very tough time with my psychologist and my psychiatrist. I'm a nervous wreck when I go see them, so they end up focusing on the anxiety and treating me for GAD. What I've come to realize is that the reason I'm so nervous is because I get really anxious when I'm not being 100% direct and honest. The only time I ever relaxed around my psychologist was when I told her that I thought the theory that she specialized in sounded suspect and that I didn't think it would work. I still have yet to tell my psychiatrist what I really think.

What I really think is that they have no idea what they are doing, that their drugs don't work, and that they basically suck. But, if I say that, then I worry about what will happen to the dr/patient relationship. So, I keep it bottled up, get really anxious, and they focus on that. I've made up my mind that I'm just going to be honest at my next appointment. I've become very disappointed with the profession. I can't say that I had a lot of hope going in, but their lack of ability to properly diagnose my problems makes me even less hopeful.

[Sophist]

I've had a very tough time with my psychologist and my psychiatrist. I'm a nervous wreck when I go see them, so they end up focusing on the anxiety and treating me for GAD. What I've come to realize is that the reason I'm so nervous is because I get really anxious when I'm not being 100% direct and honest. The only time I ever relaxed around my psychologist was when I told her that I thought the theory that she specialized in sounded suspect and that I didn't think it would work. I still have yet to tell my psychiatrist what I really think.

What I really think is that they have no idea what they are doing, that their drugs don't work, and that they basically suck. But, if I say that, then I worry about what will happen to the dr/patient relationship. So, I keep it bottled up, get really anxious, and they focus on that. I've made up my mind that I'm just going to be honest at my next appointment. I've become very disappointed with the profession. I can't say that I had a lot of hope going in, but their lack of ability to properly diagnose my problems makes me even less hopeful.

If you're feeling that way then that either needs to be fully addressed, particularly in the therapy, or you need to get referrals to find a psychiatrist and a therapist who are better suited to you.

[composer777]

I agree it a serious issue. I'm trying to find one that specializes in ASD. In the mean time, I think I'm going to end things with my current psych (haven't been in CBT for a while, but one that is familiar with ASD may be able to help where the last one couldn't).

I've had a very tough time with my psychologist and my psychiatrist. I'm a nervous wreck when I go see them, so they end up focusing on the anxiety and treating me for GAD. What I've come to realize is that the reason I'm so nervous is because I get really anxious when I'm not being 100% direct and honest. The only time I ever relaxed around my psychologist was when I told her that I thought the theory that she specialized in sounded suspect and that I didn't think it would work. I still have yet to tell my psychiatrist what I really think.

What I really think is that they have no idea what they are doing, that their drugs don't work, and that they basically suck. But, if I say that, then I worry about what will happen to the dr/patient relationship. So, I keep it bottled up, get really anxious, and they focus on that. I've made up my mind that I'm just going to be honest at my next appointment. I've become very disappointed with the profession. I can't say that I had a lot of hope going in, but their lack of ability to properly diagnose my problems makes me even less hopeful.

If you're feeling that way then that either needs to be fully addressed, particularly in the therapy, or you need to get referrals to find a psychiatrist and a therapist who are better suited to you.

[renaeden]

I am also going through the process of finding a decent psychiatrist. I need one for prescribing ADHD medication and also to monitor my other medications. For the past year it has been up to me, mostly.
The one I used to see has retired and the psychiatrist who diagnosed me with HFA now specialises in ADHD and eating disorders so my case is now "too complicated".
My psychologist has been telephoning around to find a good psychiatrist for me but it seems most of them are focused on children. So the search continues...

[Sophist]

I agree it a serious issue. I'm trying to find one that specializes in ASD. In the mean time, I think I'm going to end things with my current psych (haven't been in CBT for a while, but one that is familiar with ASD may be able to help where the last one couldn't).

I've had a very tough time with my psychologist and my psychiatrist. I'm a nervous wreck when I go see them, so they end up focusing on the anxiety and treating me for GAD. What I've come to realize is that the reason I'm so nervous is because I get really anxious when I'm not being 100% direct and honest. The only time I ever relaxed around my psychologist was when I told her that I thought the theory that she specialized in sounded suspect and that I didn't think it would work. I still have yet to tell my psychiatrist what I really think.

What I really think is that they have no idea what they are doing, that their drugs don't work, and that they basically suck. But, if I say that, then I worry about what will happen to the dr/patient relationship. So, I keep it bottled up, get really anxious, and they focus on that. I've made up my mind that I'm just going to be honest at my next appointment. I've become very disappointed with the profession. I can't say that I had a lot of hope going in, but their lack of ability to properly diagnose my problems makes me even less hopeful.

If you're feeling that way then that either needs to be fully addressed, particularly in the therapy, or you need to get referrals to find a psychiatrist and a therapist who are better suited to you.

That sounds wise.

I am also going through the process of finding a decent psychiatrist. I need one for prescribing ADHD medication and also to monitor my other medications. For the past year it has been up to me, mostly.
The one I used to see has retired and the psychiatrist who diagnosed me with HFA now specialises in ADHD and eating disorders so my case is now "too complicated".
My psychologist has been telephoning around to find a good psychiatrist for me but it seems most of them are focused on children. So the search continues...

It can be so hard to find a good psychiatrist (or therapist for that matter, I'm glad you've got the latter).

[skybluskyblue]

Wow, all of these "professionals" seem very "Subprofessional" and arrogant !
I was tentatively diagnosed by a panel of MDs and psychologists after a crisis at age 40. Then my eventual GP said he thot i could not be and aspie because i was able to look him in the eye from time to time. I had spent all of my life up to that point working very hard to seem like everyone else because i was chastised over and over again for not looking people in the eyes and having the wrong facial expressions and talking "like a snob".Finally when i am close to seeming normal someone tells me i cant have Asperger's because..." because of my hard work! I still have anxiety before i go to appointments w him partly because of his attitude.However, it seems that i am the lucky one among you all from what you all have had to put up with!

[Sophist]

And a GP no less.