I’ve seen 4 psychiatrists over a span of 4 years (because waitlists be like that) and the first three told me things that just didn’t sit well. Oh you don’t need a diagnosis to be treated, here’s some ssris. Oh you take cannabis? You’re a drug addict, you have to deal with that before I can diagnose you. Oh your depression is treatment resistant? Try ect! I’ve only met you for the first time but still, you need this! Bs like that. I would feel gaslighted into believing I’m delusional about my symptoms and that I should just listen to them. Finally met someone that took my concerns seriously, and told me I have bipolar, and that if I did try another ssri I’d risk full blown mania! I’m so relieved to find out but also SO glad that I waited for a clear diagnosis before considering trying medication again. I could have actually killed myself because Psych’s just wanna prescribe shit and end the appointment quickly. I just want to let you guys know that it really does work when you voice your concerns and yes it took many years for me to get here but now I can finally find a treatment that could actually work!! I wish you all well in your journey, there is hope even if we can’t imagine it right now!