What do I say or not say, so my new psych doesn't try and rx me an antidepressant or antipsychotic?
Why are you going to a psychiatrist if you don't want meds? That's what they mainly do.
They can't force it unless your completely out of control and they have you strapped down and injected. You can refuse unless you live in some fucked up country.
1: Does the new doctor know what prescription medicines you are on?
1.1: Does the new doctor know what non-prescription medicines you are on?
2: Is your current prescription medication regimen working?
3: If it is not, then bring that up with them.
4: If you think it is working, explain that as well.
5: If your new doctor thinks your current regimen is outdated, they may change the following: dosage, prescription brand, etc.
6: If you are on more than one prescription, they may try to get that amount down as well.
Just be honest about whether the medications are working; it may also be wise to tell them about any non-prescription medicines to avoid interactions.
Also, if you are having side effects from your current regimen that are unacceptable, speak up about that.
I am not that smart, so take this for what it is worth, and if it has already been discussed, then ignore it.
1.1: Does the new doctor know what non-prescription medicines you are on?
2: Is your current prescription medication regimen working?
3: If it is not, then bring that up with them.
4: If you think it is working, explain that as well.
5: If your new doctor thinks your current regimen is outdated, they may change the following: dosage, prescription brand, etc.
6: If you are on more than one prescription, they may try to get that amount down as well.
Just be honest about whether the medications are working; it may also be wise to tell them about any non-prescription medicines to avoid interactions.
Also, if you are having side effects from your current regimen that are unacceptable, speak up about that.
I am not that smart, so take this for what it is worth, and if it has already been discussed, then ignore it.
