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Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
Match the unhelpful, disdainful, and/or dismissive remarks with the client's question or concern. Mix and match! Wheee! Have fun!
1. It’s probably the anxiety.
2. That’s a psychotic symptom of depression.
3. You’re probably just still stressed because of the deaths in your family.
4. That can’t be because of the medication.
5. Wear a watch.
6. He’s probably gay.
7. You’re acting like a child.
8. You’ll be back next year crying your crocodile tears.
9. You need to stop navel-gazing.
10. Just go back to sleep.
11. Have sex instead of eating chocolate.
12. I’m not going to make any changes to your medications until you graduate.
A. I don't feel desired.
B. I wake up in the middle of the night. I'm not getting enough rest.
C. I have atypical depression.
D. I’m still struggling with this task.
E. I'd like to review the treatment plan.
F. I'm bingeing now, and I never used to.
G. I'm having trouble with word substitution and word-finding. It seems worse than usual.
H. I'm worried the medication is not having the same effect as it once did.
I. I've been much more distracted recently, and I can't seem to get anything done.
J. I've had diarrhea for the last two weeks.
K. I've noticed this odd sensation in the back of my skull.
L. I've tried all kinds of tricks, but I still lose track of time quite a lot.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:54
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
Posted by All Done on October 5, 2006, at 12:30:16
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
I am soooo glad to hear you fired her! Even just one of those answers would have been cause to consider firing her, but *all* of them???? Good grief!
(((((gg)))))
I'm sorry you've had to deal with her. I hope you find a great new pdoc in short order. Do you have recommendations from your T or someone you trust?
Good luck, take care, and lots of hugs,
LaurieP.S. Instead of eating the chocolate are you supposed to have sex with the gay guy? ;)
Posted by pseudoname on October 5, 2006, at 12:38:26
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
Posted by TherapyGirl on October 5, 2006, at 13:03:55
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
I can't believe it. Where in the heck did she get her degree from?????????????????????
I'm so glad you stood up for yourself. What did she say when you fired her?
Posted by jammerlich on October 5, 2006, at 13:25:42
In reply to Re: OMG!!!! » gardenergirl, posted by All Done on October 5, 2006, at 12:30:16
You should definitely eat the chocolate and avoid having sex with the gay guy. Trust me. I speak from experience.
Posted by Poet on October 5, 2006, at 14:05:57
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
Hi GG,
I'm only getting Bs in my classes this semester so I don't feel smart enough to take your quiz. I'm taking the chance that it's trick questions and the real answer to all questions is *expdoc is an idiot.*
Am I right? I so need an A in something.
I am so glad you fired that pdoc.
*Just go back to sleep?* Yeah, that's something I know is taught in every medical school as a response to insomnia and sleep problems, she said sarcastically. Well, maybe at the one that forced me to quit my job and caused my last major depression. Hmm, where did she graduate from?
Poet
Posted by ClearSkies on October 5, 2006, at 14:33:46
In reply to PS: I fired her Monday. (nm), posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:54
Good for you!
CS
Posted by Squiggles on October 5, 2006, at 15:03:18
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
> Match the unhelpful, disdainful, and/or dismissive remarks with the client's question or concern. Mix and match! Wheee! Have fun!
> K. I've noticed this odd sensation in the back of my skull.
and
> 9. You need to stop navel-gazing.-----
Cute game; the above match would be good
on a Freudian couch. Thanks for the humour.Squiggles
Posted by wishingstar on October 5, 2006, at 15:35:45
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
Wow gg, this must be the month of bad pdocs/Ts! I'm sorry she is so unhelpful, and good for you for firing her! Shes obviously not too bright or competent. I hope your next pdoc is much better for you.
Posted by LadyBug on October 5, 2006, at 16:51:29
In reply to Re: PS: I fired her Monday. » gardenergirl, posted by ClearSkies on October 5, 2006, at 14:33:46
She sounds pathetic!!! She shouldn't be in the helping profession since she doesn't seem to have any empathy what so ever!
I'm glad you fired her!!!
LadyBug
Posted by tofuemmy on October 5, 2006, at 17:10:37
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
I'm such a dweeb, I had to actually complete the assigned task.
She is...well...I would be wasting a lot of asteriks on her if I complete that. I'm very glad she is banished from your life. You deserve a LOT better.
> A. I don't feel desired. 6. He’s probably gay.
> B. I wake up in the middle of the night. I'm not getting enough rest. 10. Just go back to sleep.
> C. I have atypical depression. 7. You’re acting like a child.
> D. I’m still struggling with this task. 9. You need to stop navel-gazing.
> E. I'd like to review the treatment plan. 12. I’m not going to make any changes to your medications until you graduate.
> F. I'm bingeing now, and I never used to. 11. Have sex instead of eating chocolate.
> G. I'm having trouble with word substitution and word-finding. It seems worse than usual. 4. That can’t be because of the medication.
> H. I'm worried the medication is not having the same effect as it once did. 8. You’ll be back next year crying your crocodile tears.
> I. I've been much more distracted recently, and I can't seem to get anything done. 3. You’re probably just still stressed because of the deaths in your family.
> J. I've had diarrhea for the last two weeks. 1. It’s probably the anxiety.
> K. I've noticed this odd sensation in the back of my skull. 2. That’s a psychotic symptom of depression.
> L. I've tried all kinds of tricks, but I still lose track of time quite a lot. 5. Wear a watch.
>May fav, if it's accurate is her treatment plan! D'oh!! How'd I do? (((((GG)))))
em
Posted by rubenstein on October 5, 2006, at 17:25:25
In reply to Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:20
I am so sorry I am glad you had the guts to get rid of her. I am sorry you had to go through that.
rachel
Posted by Jost on October 5, 2006, at 18:26:22
In reply to PS: I fired her Monday. (nm), posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 12:09:54
Did I miss something-- and where is it?-- or is this sudden?
I'm glad you fired her, if she's been causing you to feel not-good--
that's a tough thing to do though. How do you feel, now that you've done it?Jost
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:31:05
In reply to Re: OMG!!!! » gardenergirl, posted by All Done on October 5, 2006, at 12:30:16
> I am soooo glad to hear you fired her! Even just one of those answers would have been cause to consider firing her, but *all* of them???? Good grief!
Yeah, I somehow walked into her office as an adult and left feeling like a child each time. Took awhile nad some repetition from wise folks, but I finally figured it out.
>
> (((((gg)))))
>
> I'm sorry you've had to deal with her. I hope you find a great new pdoc in short order. Do you have recommendations from your T or someone you trust?Thanks. As a matter of fact, my T did refer me to someone. I know of this doc, and I can see him for free while I'm a student. Stars are aligned, I think.
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> P.S. Instead of eating the chocolate are you supposed to have sex with the gay guy? ;)LOL, it's hard to say. I do think combining options offers the best wholistic treatment, though. ;)
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:33:34
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!! » gardenergirl, posted by TherapyGirl on October 5, 2006, at 13:03:55
> I can't believe it. Where in the heck did she get her degree from?????????????????????
An actual med school and everything. Perhaps she was sick on the day they taught how to form an alliance with your client.
>
> I'm so glad you stood up for yourself. What did she say when you fired her?Thanks, me too. I don't know her reaction, though, because I cancelled my appt. this week and said I wouldn't be rescheduling to the receptionist. I called today and left a message for her to call me, though. Funny, I have some questions for her. Plus, I want to get my records.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:34:30
In reply to Re: OMG!!!! » All Done, posted by jammerlich on October 5, 2006, at 13:25:42
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:36:34
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!! » gardenergirl, posted by Poet on October 5, 2006, at 14:05:57
> Am I right? I so need an A in something.ding ding ding ding ding...
Good answer!
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> I am so glad you fired that pdoc.Me too. :)
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> *Just go back to sleep?* Yeah, that's something I know is taught in every medical school as a response to insomnia and sleep problems, she said sarcastically. Well, maybe at the one that forced me to quit my job and caused my last major depression. Hmm, where did she graduate from?I think she earned her "B.A." (bad attitude) from the school of Can't Contain my Disdain.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:37:22
In reply to Re: PS: I fired her Monday. » gardenergirl, posted by ClearSkies on October 5, 2006, at 14:33:46
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:40:36
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!! » gardenergirl, posted by Squiggles on October 5, 2006, at 15:03:18
> > K. I've noticed this odd sensation in the back of my skull.
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> > 9. You need to stop navel-gazing.
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> Cute game; the above match would be good
> on a Freudian couch. Thanks for the humour.Extra points for incorporating Freud. :)
My current favorite is
J. I've had diarrhea for the last two weeks
along with
2. That’s a psychotic symptom of depression.
Although 10. Just go back to sleep could be amusing though messy.
Thanks for the giggles.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:41:13
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by wishingstar on October 5, 2006, at 15:35:45
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:42:04
In reply to Re: PS: I fired her Monday., posted by LadyBug on October 5, 2006, at 16:51:29
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:48:12
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!! » gardenergirl, posted by tofuemmy on October 5, 2006, at 17:10:37
> I'm such a dweeb, I had to actually complete the assigned task.
I love it! And thanks for your support.
>Let's see...you have 7 correct. And I'm going to be really evil and not tell you which ones are right. Bwaa haa haa haa ha
Thanks,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:49:04
In reply to Re: Let's play Pdoc Mix and Match Game!!!, posted by rubenstein on October 5, 2006, at 17:25:25
Posted by gardenergirl on October 5, 2006, at 19:53:21
In reply to Re: Wow! I didn't see that coming! » gardenergirl, posted by Jost on October 5, 2006, at 18:26:22
Hi,
Yeah, I haven't talked about her much. It feels good to have the little-girl sunglasses off now. Things look so much clearer and brighter. I feel good for making the decision, but I've also been obsessing about this stuff all week. I keep having these imagined conversations/confrontations in my head with her. Normally, I'd agree with my T that there's really no need for "closure" and that trying to discuss this with her would be useless. But I think it might be the best way to just get it out of my head.We'll see how it goes when/if she calls back tomorrow. Either way, I'm not planning to resume treatment with her again. But I just really want to know what the heck she was thinking, for one thing.
gg
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