ptsd Ptsd, Appointment, Status, Gaf, Meds

[sgmdae]

Give it your best advice

First, I had my first appointment with Clinical specialist, really it never happen.

The Dr, got me in ask me some question, gave me more meds, and said she didn't want me to get into the PTSD trama until I get my personal life in order. She directed the Specialist to do suicide prevention sheet on me. This is because I told her what I feel is that the amounts pills she gives me, gave me the idea, that pills are the way to commit suicide.

So off to the Mental Health Specialist. He does this sheet on suicide for me, and made a statement that I have sound rational, and know the difference from Right and Wrong. Ok whatever that means

I said that I have a track record of noting getting along with staff, and don't think I need to work with people any longer.

He said, there other option, I said like what, he SSI, I said under what conditions he said Mental. OK I guess

I asked him about a GAF assestment, he stated that the Dr probably has that in her notes, but she has never ask any ? under the criteria. I don't know what to think

First, is this correct care, do I have a DR, that not aware of GAF, or procedures. She seems to shy away from PTSD

She has mention Bipolar Disorder, OCP, depression, anxiety,

she didn't like the idea that was going to VET center, but honestly they have let me talk more, and gave me some advice.

I have follow up with DR, Mental health Specialist, and I think the janitor, maybe he will help

[sgmdae]

Nothing in my record for any disorder

PTSD, will be verified by Awards, KIA and WIA, Stressor Verification

Thats why I question, why she is going other directions from PTSD

[Bonzai]

In my case, my p-docs said I had PTSD without a verifiable stressor, so I should just stay away from it. However, they were able to get me Service-Connected for Bipolar Disorder, which was more difficult to do, IMHO. I ended up moving last year and got a psychiatrist I didn't get along/agree with.

Do you realize that you can request a different psychiatrist? I just did, but I detoured around actually requesting a change until I was able to actually see a different psychiatrist. I had a fresh-out-of-college psychiatrist who wanted to see me every three months, and said all of my problems were a result of my home life - I was not having any problems at home, but I was having major problems with sleep and nightmares. So I called and asked to see my psychiatrist earlier than my scheduled appointment, but was told that she was not available. They asked me if I want to see a different psychiatrist, and I jumped at the earlier appointment, and brought my wife with me when I had it. After explaining everything that was going on, the psychiatrist prescribed another medication (they always seem to do that) and I then asked him if I could switch to him as my psychiatrist. He asked why, and I told him that the other psychiatrist didn't have a clue as to what I was going through, and just rushed me through my appointments. He agreed, so now I have a psychiatrist I am happier with, even though I still have problems with sleep and nightmares.

I am not an expert, but if you have verifiable stressors, then those are the nexus needed to make a PTSD claim SC. Why don't you just file a claim with what you have? They will have to follow-up on your claim, and even schedule you a C&P for it. I'm sure others will have suggestions, this was just my two cents.

Hope this helps,

Louis

[Philip Rogers]

FYI, PTSD is not verified by awards, KIA and WIA, stressor verification. PTSD is verified by a psychologist or a psychiatrist giving a diagnosis.

Nothing in my record for any disorder

PTSD, will be verified by Awards, KIA and WIA, Stressor Verification

Thats why I question, why she is going other directions from PTSD

[Bonzai]

Thanks for the clarification on PTSD verification. I assumed the person had a dx of PTSD already, but in re-reading the thread, I see that is what they are asking for a dx of Combat PTSD. Duh, flat forehead syndrome strikes again.

So would the best option be to see a different psychiatrist/psychologist (cheapest, but will take longer) OR to get an IMO ($2,500 is a number I see bandied about). This definitely s*cks...

[sgmdae]

She gave me medicine for PTSD, and has mention it as one of my disorder, but taps around all the time

I just don't think she is familar with PTSD

[BoonDoc]

She gave me medicine for PTSD, and has mention it as one of my disorder, but taps around all the time

I just don't think she is familar with PTSD

sgmdae,

Do you have copies of your treatment records from those sessions, so you can see what they have written?

BoonDoc