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XanaDUer2

(15,765 posts)
Mon Jun 24, 2024, 09:33 AM Jun 2024

My psychiatrist retiring in 24 months

I'm heartbroken. I'll never find a kinder, more-empathetic helpful dr than he. I asked him a few yrs ago, and he said he wasnt retiring for a long while. He helped me get ssdi. He's always on my side. He's funny and warm.

There's not even a reason to continue living in this area once he retires. He was the main reason I wanted to stay here. He's earned retirement but, on top of current health, domestic, and social issues, this is a blow.

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My psychiatrist retiring in 24 months (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 OP
It is good he gave you ample time to find a replacement. riverbendviewgal Jun 2024 #1
I'm sorry. I've never had a psych worker stay longer than four years, but I had my PCP for twenty GPV Jun 2024 #2
I'm going to probably stay here 2 more yrs XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #3
XanaDUer2....... Upthevibe Jun 2024 #4
Ty XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #5
This has large implications XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #6

riverbendviewgal

(4,365 posts)
1. It is good he gave you ample time to find a replacement.
Mon Jun 24, 2024, 09:47 AM
Jun 2024

Perhaps he may be able to recommend a new one where you are or where you would like to move to.

GPV

(73,309 posts)
2. I'm sorry. I've never had a psych worker stay longer than four years, but I had my PCP for twenty
Mon Jun 24, 2024, 10:05 AM
Jun 2024

so I get you.

You mentioned the possibility of moving. Are you up for adventure? Where would you go? 😃

XanaDUer2

(15,765 posts)
3. I'm going to probably stay here 2 more yrs
Mon Jun 24, 2024, 10:23 AM
Jun 2024

Until he retires. The Big Cheese announced yesterday potentially mentioned Polk county Florida, eye roll. Not sure. I was actually thinking of buying here to remain his patient, but this is a HCOL area hit by hurricanes. So, insurance. I rent now.

If he's retiring, I can't afford 200k for an average 2-bedroom condo. I know it sounds weird to live near a doctor, but he was that great

Upthevibe

(9,713 posts)
4. XanaDUer2.......
Mon Jun 24, 2024, 10:25 AM
Jun 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm assuming he was a Psychiatrist who also provided counseling. Many Psychiatrist's main function is to prescribe and monitor medication.

I have a wonderful Psychiatrist who I only need to have a session two times per year (unless I want to explore the options of having a medication change). During those times, we do touch base on what's happening in my life but it's not full-fledged counseling (like with a therapist).

I'd be very surprised if your current Psychiatrist won't have an excellent recommendation for you.

I wish you well!

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