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Posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:25:14
I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
Posted by JohnL on February 6, 2001, at 4:28:58
In reply to I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:25:14
> I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
Hello,
I would strongly suggest getting a book called "The Successful Treatment of Brain Chemical Imbalance", by Dr Martin Jensen. Talk about biopsychiatry! Awesome book. Very very helpful. Only about $30. If you study this book you will be able to direct your own care in an organized meaningful way, with or without an expert doctor. Understanding this book will help you to narrow down your choices of meds, and to know which ones to try, when, and why. And no matter what kind of response you have from a drug--good, bad, neutral, slow, fast, whatever--you will learn how to read the clues and make sense of it all. I feel very confident in claiming that anyone who uses this book as a foundation in their treatment will get better a lot faster and a lot more completely than someone who doesn't use the book as a guide.Hopefully you will find the biopsychiatrist you desire. But even if all you get is a cooperative general practitioner, this book will allow you to perform like an expert. You also might want to browse around his website at www.drjensen.com. Very thought provoking stuff. Based on my own personal experience, it is also priceless stuff to know. It is completely different than "by the book", as you phrased it. It is experimental in nature and yields surprisingly rapid and complete success. Yet the logic of it all is so simple and obvious that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of it before. Check it out. I think you will really like it.
John
Posted by PhoenixGirl on February 6, 2001, at 11:26:12
In reply to Re: I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by JohnL on February 6, 2001, at 4:28:58
> > I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
>
> Hello,
> I would strongly suggest getting a book called "The Successful Treatment of Brain Chemical Imbalance", by Dr Martin Jensen. Talk about biopsychiatry! Awesome book. Very very helpful. Only about $30. If you study this book you will be able to direct your own care in an organized meaningful way, with or without an expert doctor. Understanding this book will help you to narrow down your choices of meds, and to know which ones to try, when, and why. And no matter what kind of response you have from a drug--good, bad, neutral, slow, fast, whatever--you will learn how to read the clues and make sense of it all. I feel very confident in claiming that anyone who uses this book as a foundation in their treatment will get better a lot faster and a lot more completely than someone who doesn't use the book as a guide.
>
> Hopefully you will find the biopsychiatrist you desire. But even if all you get is a cooperative general practitioner, this book will allow you to perform like an expert. You also might want to browse around his website at www.drjensen.com. Very thought provoking stuff. Based on my own personal experience, it is also priceless stuff to know. It is completely different than "by the book", as you phrased it. It is experimental in nature and yields surprisingly rapid and complete success. Yet the logic of it all is so simple and obvious that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of it before. Check it out. I think you will really like it.
> John
Posted by JohnL on February 8, 2001, at 4:28:04
In reply to I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:25:14
> I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
Hi again,
I've noticed in your other posts that you are doing a thorough research of all the drug choices out there. I think that is very good. The problem though is that no matter how attractive something looks on paper, there is no indication at all of how any one choice will work with any one person. We can make educated guesses, but still, they are just guesses. Results are just not predictable. Will a drug make you feel worse? Intolerable side effects? What kind of side effects? Makes you feel a little better, but not completely? Works like a miracle? In advance, we just really have no idea.In my own drug trials some of the most attractive ones on paper ended up being serious losers. Some of the others that I didn't expect much from ended up being winners.
With all this in mind, I think you are doing the right thing in seeking a doc who will allow you to experiment with different approaches. In a perfect world we would be able to sample 2 or 3 drugs from each class (SSRIs, antipsychotics, stimulants, mood stabilizers, tricyclics, etc) and then choose the one(s) we liked the best for longer commitments. No matter how something looks on paper in research, the only true test is to swallow that pill and see what happens. Doing it in an organized strategic manner is helpful.
John
Posted by San on February 10, 2001, at 12:01:57
In reply to I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:25:14
> I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
>I live very near Atlanta and I would suggest you try the pdocs at Emory University. The one I see there is Dr. Andrew Miller--he's great.
Good luck, San
Posted by Lee on February 10, 2001, at 18:00:19
In reply to I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:25:14
> I'll be living in Atlanta soon, and I really want to find a pdoc who understands that depression is biological. Especially one who is not "by the book", but will experiment. If someone knows of any pdocs like that in Georgia, please let me know.
I live in Atlanta and see Dr. Bruce Neeley. He is definitely on the biology side of depression. Also willing to experiment. Best wishes.
Posted by CDR on February 10, 2001, at 21:48:07
In reply to Re: I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by Lee on February 10, 2001, at 18:00:19
Until about 2 months ago I was a neuroscience rep. for a major pharm. company in Atlanta. Dr. Neeley is definitely a good recommendation. In addition to having a strong understanding of neurobiology, he is also an extremely compassionate and understanding physician. My only question is which part of Atlanta will you be living? Dr. Neeley is near Lenox/Emory area and if you are in some of the outer suburbs I can recommend other physicians that may be more convenient.
Posted by PhoenixGirl on February 12, 2001, at 18:46:05
In reply to Re: I need a real biopsychiatrist in Georgia, help, posted by CDR on February 10, 2001, at 21:48:07
thanks guys! I am living very close to Emory. Right now I'm trying to choose a health insurance plan (i have a government job), and Blue Cross blue Shield looks like a decent one. If anyone knows docs covered by that plan, it would be helpful.
> Until about 2 months ago I was a neuroscience rep. for a major pharm. company in Atlanta. Dr. Neeley is definitely a good recommendation. In addition to having a strong understanding of neurobiology, he is also an extremely compassionate and understanding physician. My only question is which part of Atlanta will you be living? Dr. Neeley is near Lenox/Emory area and if you are in some of the outer suburbs I can recommend other physicians that may be more convenient.
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