Tag: psychiatrist

  • Fresh Thought Friday: Seeing A New Dr.

    Fresh Thought Friday: Seeing A New Dr.

    Dear Katie, I’m about to see a psychiatrist for the first time, and I don’t know what to expect. What questions should I ask at my first appointment? -Precautious Patient   Dear Precautious, That’s a great question. Before you ask them anything, I would begin by giving them the background…

  • So You Just Found Out You’re Bipolar

    So You Just Found Out You’re Bipolar

    There are probably a variety of emotions one can experience when they first learn of their diagnosis of bipolar. They can range from confusion to anger, frustration to relief. It’s likely you’re going to experience those and in multiples. I wouldn’t say my revelation that I had bipolar was a…