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lpg21
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Mental health appointments
Is it just me, or is it hard to get an appointment with a mental health provider? I went to my PCP last week to try and get meds to manage my anxiety, as I have a lot of stress going on in my life that seems to be catching up to me. My primary Dr. wasn't available, so they put me with a Nurse practitioner who said they couldn't prescribe me anything and referred me to a Psychiatrist. The referral place gave me a few options nearby that took my insurance but every place I called, I left a message and no one is calling back. I made a follow up appointment with the actual Dr. I see at the PCP's office to see if she will at least write me something until I can get in with someone, but I was just curious if anyone else has experienced this?
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Posted 10/27/22 2:54 PM  |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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Karen
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Mental health appointments
Yes. It is a very serious problem. I have been waiting over a year for get my child in to see a doctor. There are none available or taking new clients.
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| Posted 10/27/22 10:18 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Mental health appointments
Maybe try an online mental health service?
Lemonaid Health is one and I think there are others too where you can see a doctor via video and they can prescribe you meds. If it's something like anxiety that isn't super complicated this can be an option.
I've never used it, but I have heard of them
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| Posted 10/28/22 8:58 AM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: Mental health appointments
It's a huge problem and very unacceptable.
I don't know where you're located but there is a practice near where I work. They take insurance and do tele health visits. I believe they also do walk-in appts on Tuesday.
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| Posted 10/28/22 9:48 AM |
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Michi
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Re: Mental health appointments
Look into the site mindful care They are currently doing online mental health appointments and they will absolutely connect you with someone who can prescribe and manage meds.
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| Posted 10/29/22 9:00 AM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
Member since 6/11 9145 total posts
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Re: Mental health appointments
It’s a huge problem since covid. Therapists are overbooked with appts.
My PCP prescribes medication for me. It may be time to find a new dr who can handle what you need.
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| Posted 10/29/22 10:11 AM |
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lpg21
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Re: Mental health appointments
Posted by Michi
Look into the site mindful care They are currently doing online mental health appointments and they will absolutely connect you with someone who can prescribe and manage meds.
Thanks for this suggestion. This place texted me back pretty quickly to set up an appointment.
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| Posted 10/31/22 1:02 PM |
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