u/The_Doms_King

Advice on follow up psychiatrist appointment

Hey team,

I have gone through the process with a qualified nurse practitioner (who my GP referred me to go to). We have had 2 appointments, and she had given me the diagnosis of ADHD.

She has then referred me to the psychiatrist that she works with and I will have a telehealth appointment to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe me medication based on her report.

Only thing is, the closest appointment is over 10 weeks away. With my partner expecting a child in November, I was hoping to have all my medications nearly sorted out, but won't look likely following that time line.

I have contacted my nurse practitioner, and she said that she is happy for me to go to another psychiatrist if I can find one that can fit me in.

What do you think I should do? Should I just wait it out and be patient, or find another psych?

The estimated cost for the psychiatrist appointment is around $230.

Just a bit lost as to what to do.

Cheers!

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u/The_Doms_King — 3 days ago