Hey anon, I can’t say for sure if your doctor needs to be changed for sure, but it sounds like you are unhappy with him, so that sounds like it might be worthwhile to look into finding another one.
This post on picking a therapist has some great tips.
This is a step by step on getting a therapist.
Psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or counsellor?
50 Signs of Good Therapy
Having issues with therapy? Here are 50 Warning Signs of Questionable Therapy
21 Tips for getting the most out of each therapy session
6 Ways to open up to your therapist
What should happen in a session
5 Tips on how to talk about yourself in therapy
Need to find a therapist by location? Psychologytoday lets you search by city or zip code
As for dealing with psychotic symptoms, I’m going to give you some links that might be helpful. The reality journal is my favorite.
Psychotic experiences: Explains pyschotic experiences, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Schizoaffective disorder: For people who have been given a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, and their friends and relatives. Explains what the disorder is, and the types of treatment and support available.
Schizophrenia: Explains schizophrenia, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Psychosis: NAMI’s page on psychosis, symptoms, definitions, and treatment
Reality Journal
Help Guide A site containing articles to help understand, help numbers, “tool kits”, and self help.
Mental Support Community A forum to talk about schizophrenia and how it affects your life.
Mental Help A site that has basic information, resources, articles, and a list of books that might be helpful.
This website has lots of comprehensive information about schizophrenia, it’s causes, treatment and management.
Coping With Schizophrenia
NAMI’s guide to coping with schizophrenia + definitions
Best of luck and stay strong,
Rowan