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Where do we start?

Where do we start?

My adult child's psychiatrist quit with no recommendations & no scripts bar one saying to find another doctor before the script runs out (3 months) after 3 years of frankly the most disinterested patient treatment ever, just phone consultations for last 2 years ($300 half hour, $200 15 minutes) and offered nothing except repeat script... and my adult child seemed stuck in holding pattern for entire time, only improvements where my child's own, self improvement (sobriety 10 months so far) seem to give us a a view of little distance rainbow moving forward...

Now... After 2 weeks my AC (adult child) has been having many constant conversations with those in another realm, so wondering if not only BPD, PTSD, OCD Depression, Anxiety & Autistic as diagnosed 'maybe' I am wondering after reading more information online Schizophrenia may have been overlooked (or developed) over this time...

Really hoping to find a professional, on Sunshine Coast region that works for best patient outcomes rather than a take the money to write out a script with no interest, morals or ethical responsibility, is there anyone with advice, recommendations... really know my AC needs professional help not just parents who love them for them to find healthy functional rewarding outcomes.

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Re: Where do we start?

Hello and welcome @CloudyDaze

I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling let down by your son's previous psychiatrist. I know they're not easy to find at times, so to get one that only seems to be doing a half-hearted job would be very frustrating. Unfortunately we're not able to recommend specific practices or practitioners on here, but this tool might be helpful in finding one near you, you can filter your search by specialisation too, so you can search for someone who is experienced in the areas you're concerned may have been overlooked previously

It sounds like this has been a really stressful time for you and your family, good on you for reaching out and I hope that you're able to find a suitable psychiatrist soon

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Re: Where do we start?

Thank you so much, I have been in tears not knowing where/how to even start (again) Someone recommended this amazing website to get information/support THANK YOU will follow up your tool link!!!

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Re: Where do we start?

Sadly the profession seems to need an overhaul to bring it closer to its purpose as health workers. @CloudyDaze some people refer to it as a pharmamedical industrial complex.

I too am frustrated by what I have observed with my adult child.

good luck

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