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How does the psychiatrist actually feel when patient isn't responding well to 3 antidepressants? worried about being a headache patient, a hard case.

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Dr. Clint Wilson answered

Not your fault: the psychiatrist may feel frustrated - but not at you. The fear I always get when a patient had failed multiple medicines - correction: when the medicines failed the patient - is that I hope the patient doesn't just say "forget it" and stop trying med options. May I also strongly suggest concurrent treatment with counseling?

Answered 1/23/2015

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A member asked:

How does the psychiatrist actually feel when patient isn't responding well to 3 antidepressants? worried about being a headache patient, a hard case.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clint Wilson answered

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