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Not sure who to call...

Future Mrs.GrabowskiFuture Mrs.Grabowski member
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I am quite certian at this point that I have been denying to myself that I am depressed for quite a few months. At this point nothing makes me happy and all I want to do is cry. I figure its time to see if someone can help me. My DH is in the military. My OB that delivered DD is in NC and I had the worst time finding someone to take me here in NJ for my 6 week check up (we moved right after she was born) I ended up drivng home to MI to see my OB there. I don't have a PCP here. I have no idea who to call to even talk to about this and I refuse to see the docs on base as here they are horrible. Help....lol TIA
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  • jagsfan10jagsfan10
    I don't know how your insurance is, but can you get in with a psychiatrist without a referral? If so I'd try that. Mine was able to get me in with a psychologist for additional therapy that I wasn't able to get in with on my own.
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  • texmommy3texmommy3

    Wow. That sounds really complicated.  I would definitely contact a new PCP where you are now.  They can handle meds and tell you if you need a psychatrist.

    Good luck!!!

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  • Smudges*MomSmudges*Mom member

    I'm sorry that you are feeling like this, but good for you for trying to get help.

    I'm a military wife too, so I understand some of your frustration.

    Are you on Prime or Standard?  If you are on Prime and will be seen on base/post, I would call the appointment line and explain what your situation is and ask for the soonest appointment you can get.  If worse comes to worse, would you consider going to to the ER at the hospital/clinic on base/post to be seen? (For non-military reading this, this is not the same as going to the ER at a regular hospital.  Sadly, this is how things seem to happen, in my experience, anyway.)

    If you are on Standard. . . I would call TRICARE and ask what they suggest.  Getting in to see a psychiatrist can take weeks for an intake appointment (I have ADD, so, thankfully, I was already set up with a psychiatrist, but I had to wait weeks for that appointment.)(BTW, I currently have Standard.)

    I hope that you are able to get in and see someone soon.  Oh, another thought.  Can you call the head of your FRG or family support group to see what she says?  Being new to the area, you don't know the ins and outs like she will.  And, she may be able to provide some additional support.  Moving so soon after the birth of your baby is hard, don't be afraid to ask for help.

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