Posted by Chris A. on September 18, 2002, at 17:43:42
In reply to therapy not working, what to say, who to see???, posted by madison88 on September 10, 2002, at 22:41:13
It sounds like to you don't have a good "fit" with your psychologist. It's the most important aspect of successful therapy. Remember, you are the "employer" in this situation. Any therapist who is professional will be understanding and supportive of your need to find someone who can really help you. A truly professional therapist or doc will not take it personally. I changed gyns within the same office this year after twelve years. It was really hard for me to do so, but I finally got some long term health issues successfully treated (whew)! I even see my old doc around the office, which makes me feel a bit uncomfortable, but the important thing is that I got better and quit wasting time, money and my suffering was reduced at the same time. Contact a University medical school/hospital psychiatry department for a referral if possible. My pDoc recommended my current therapist, who is the best I have ever had, but then my pDoc has pretty high standards. I understand how difficult it is to tell her it isn't working out. I still have the same primary care doc that took over the practice of the one that delivered me, and I am pushing fifty! It's not because he's such a great doc, it's just that I'm too scared to change. He should be retiring soon.... Part of my issue is that I want everyone to approve of me and like me.
Blessings,
Chris A.
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