Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on June 18, 2007, at 11:55:36
In reply to Trust built and then eroded, posted by jammerlich on June 12, 2007, at 13:20:52
Therapy is a great place to talk about med-related anxiety. If your therapist is recommending that you see a pdoc, why not give it a shot. Tell the pdoc straight out that you're not really that interested in medication, but that your therapist has brought it up on several occasions.
You need more information (from a licensed, board-certified professional) before you choose to embark on some pharmacological therapy. There is a lot of research, however, that supports the idea that medication+therapy provides more benefits than either alone.
There are a lot of people on the meds board who have extensive experience. Just post that you're new to meds, considering meds, scared of meds (whatever) and you'll no doubt get a lot of people with experience and opinions.
This seems to be a major sticking point in your relation with your T. Is it because you're worried that your T doesn't accept you just the way you are? That's just a thought. I'm pretty sure that I'm wrong, but I thought I'd throw it out.
May be time for a Llurpsielist, in which you make a list of all the reasons why your T's suggestion makes you feel rotten, and see which one hits you the hardest in the gut. That fear/anxiety is worth discussing. Nathan is SO right about this. As risky as it may seem, upsetting, it has the possibility of moving your trust and your communication to a new level.
take care,
-Ll
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