What are my choices when I live in a small town and I want a female psychiatrist and there are none. WTF

Question

I want drugs. Thats why I wanna go. I do better on meds. Some people are against it but I say...if it makes you feel better. I would prefer to function without them but I tried and I can't.

Answer 1

Go online. Go to a chat room. Try meebo and type in psychiatrist. You might see some available chat rooms. Then, you ask if there are any females.

Answer 2

Some GPs can prescribe meds, maybe there's a female GP in your town.  But male psychiatrists aren't terrible either. I have a great fear of men (because of my past), but I've learned to trust my male psychiatrist.

Answer 3

Widen your search to include female clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, or doctors. They can then provide a recommendation to someone capable of issuing a prescription, or possibly do it themselves, in some cases. This increases your chances.  

Answer 4

maybe talk to a close female friend who cares and is willing to listen

also i would prefer not to talk to a psychiatrist, most want to almost immediately put you on medication instead if getting to the root of the problem

take care - also take care of your health, get plenty of sleep

Answer 5

If there is a female GP/family Dr in town, see if that Dr is comfortable with prescribing psych medications.

I can understand your desire for a woman to be treated by a woman.  However, these days medication appointments are only 15 to 30 minutes in length, shorter than a therapy session, and less personal.

What I did was to see a female psychologist for therapy, and go ahead and work with a male psychiatrist for my meds.

For women in your situation who do not feel entirely comfortable with their Dr, there is always the option of taking a trusted friend to your appointments.

Answer 6

Sounds like you've got two options:

(1) See a male psychiatrist (shouldn't make much difference, as patients typically only see them for 10 minute med checks a few times a year - it's not like you're in therapy with them).

(2) Travel to another town to see a female psychiatrist

~M~

Answer 7

Are you sure you need a psychiatrist, or do you think just talking to a counselor or a life coach might help you just as much? If you're not trying to undergo therapy for a psychiatric condition like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, I would consider that instead. Otherwise I would look into what's available within what you consider commuting distance. I'm sure if you talk to someone - even if they're out of your area - about your situation you could possibly work something out... even if it means talking to them via phone, webcam, or meeting them at some sort of halfway point. Try to take advantage of all the counseling resources you can find - someone out there can probably help you or find someone else that can.