Misdiagnosis

Hon, I am so, so sorry this happened to you. It’s terrible, nobody deserves it. And while private practice may seem like a better answer, it also isn’t a perfect solution. I spent 12 years with a private childhood psychiatrist, during which I endured constant gaslighting, attempts to alienate me from my family, and multiple misdiagnoses that resulted in over a decade of improper medication administration. You are absolutely not alone. 
the most important thing is to use whatever power of medical choice you have available to get a doctor that’s right for you. Don’t just go with the one that seems right—go with the one that understands you best, has the best background, understands your identity and perspective, and how your experiences are shaped by your life. I know this isn’t always a feasible solution, but it’s the best chance you’ve got. Advocate for yourself, and use any and all support systems you have. Recruit different members of your medical team—if you have a good, GP, sometimes that can make a world of difference. Remember, you may be a statistic or a particularly interesting money bank in the eyes of a bad doctor, but you deserve a doctor that sees you as you are—a whole human being that deserves to thrive.

i hope things take a turn for the better. keep reaching out for support—we’re here for you.

Hon, I am so, so sorry this happened to you. It’s terrible, nobody deserves it. And while private practice may seem like a better answer, it also isn’t a perfect solution. I spent 12 years with a private childhood psychiatrist, during which I endured constant gaslighting, attempts to alienate me from my family, and multiple misdiagnoses that resulted in over a decade of improper medication administration. You are absolutely not alone. 
the most important thing is to use whatever power of medical choice you have available to get a doctor that’s right for you. Don’t just go with the one that seems right—go with the one that understands you best, has the best background, understands your identity and perspective, and how your experiences are shaped by your life. I know this isn’t always a feasible solution, but it’s the best chance you’ve got. Advocate for yourself, and use any and all support systems you have. Recruit different members of your medical team—if you have a good, GP, sometimes that can make a world of difference. Remember, you may be a statistic or a particularly interesting money bank in the eyes of a bad doctor, but you deserve a doctor that sees you as you are—a whole human being that deserves to thrive.

i hope things take a turn for the better. keep reaching out for support—we’re here for you.

Thank you for your reply. I only wanted the medication but I think I could manage without and I would rather not have it then deal with mh services.