MsRrio,

I think this psychiatrist di you right. he did not want to complicate your PCS with meds that would not help you. They may mask some symptoms but would not make a substantial difference. WCB would like to see you medicated into passivity so you stop complaining. WCB in Canada does not sound much different than WC here in the states.

His comment about WCB paying doctors for favorable is dead on. Although there are regulations to try to prevent such 'hired guns,' there are plenty of ways the WCB payer can get around those laws and pay for the report they want.

His comment about situation depression and anxiety was dead on. You likely have anxiety from over-stimulating a brain that has minimal tolerance for any stress at all. This results in a roller coaster of anxiety with moments of depression or simply emotional exhaustion/sadness.

Do you have any way to seek distance consults from experienced professionals in a big town? I doubt you need hands on help. Finding the right skilled professional who can help direct you over the phone may be a big help. Your challenge will be getting WCB to support such an arrangement.

I completely understand the situation you are in. You give WCB more credit than they deserve. Maybe you need to find a WCB attorney who has experience with Post Concussion. Again, you do not need to find on who is nearby. Finding good experience and knowledge is far better even if you have to do most of your communication by phone, email, and mail. Email can be a good communication system when dealing with attorneys.

btw, If the psychiatrist has no experience with PCS, I wonder how much experience your PCP has. Is he really helping or is he just taking shots in the dark? The Ontario NeuroTrauma Foundation has done some excellent work with PCS. Maybe you can find some worthwhile referrals from them. Check them out at www.onf.org

It is sad that we have to do all of this work ourselves when we are the ones who struggle to make it through a day. But, you are not alone.

As other said, ask for (demand) copies of all notes and reports. I three hole punch them and put them in a three ring binder. It helps me not lose or misfile them.

My best to you.