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Hi, I seen both the insurance company wouldn't cover the Psychologist, paying $80 every 2 week's was too much. Then went to a Psychiatrist. However, even with insurance was $40 a visit averaged $80-$120 a month. Plus refilled my medication twice a month cost $40 a month. I stopped going after knew lay off was coming. Being on unemployment and only working part time can't afford a Psych Doc. Wondering how much you trust your PCP? I did go to a PCP who recommended a therapist once never went. Just took the medication he gave me, which was Lexapro. Not a fan of Lexapro. Haven't seen my PCP in over 2 year's in need of an annual physical.
Really like to see a psych doc since having phantom panic attacks, random mood changes, and thoughts of not wanting to wake up in the morning.
Your psych copay's are determined by your insurance provider... have you gotten a new job since your layoff?
if you need to be on meds, your only option as I see it is a Psychiatrist or a PCP.
I used to see a social worker, but they aren't allowed to write prescriptions.
After reading your post, I would start with a NEW PCP, or maybe try and find a DO. After I did some reading about DO's online, I found out they take more of a holistic approach to treatment of their patients. Look into it. Good luck.
Have a new job part time, but co pay for psych is still the same think maybe a bit more about sound $50 with new insurance. Wonder if a DO be covered by insurance.
DO and PCP both are medical school graduates. Do some Googling on what's different about them. I moved to a new state a few months ago and couldn't find a Doctor in my area that is accepting new patients. I was given a DO as an option and even though I've only had 1 appointment so far, I was very impressed with the time spent with me at my initial appointment (about 1/2 an hour!), mostly just talking about my past, etc.
This is my 5th psychiatrist. My former one recommended I consult with a psychologist. Well i applied for a free one but then they directed me to a meditation class, ugh. I might consult with one now that I have insurance.
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