I ended up lying to my psychiatrist

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

I understand that to get the best help honesty is a must. However, since I am in the process of receiving a new psychiatrist, I didnt feel like being honest with my current one. my reasons are that she invalidates my feelings

Last session she asked if I was feelings depressed/suicidal. I was genuinely feeling strong in both areas so I told her yes. She the responded with "just cause you're stuck at home doesn't mean you need to feel depressed". She also thinks that because I go to college and have a family that I should be happy, ignoring the trauma I've been through with my family int he first place. Talking about this to her has lead to no change and I didnt feel like hearing more invalidation. So I told her I was fine and she took it as such. I deserve better

 

[idontwannadothisanym]

she is not a good at her job

 

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

No def. I never liked her, and only recently did I tell my therapist I wanted a new one. I am not sure what the processs will be like but a change has to be made

 

[BlackPoppet]

Oh wow! I can't believe that she said something so insensitive to you. That is not on. You need someone who won't invalidate your feelings like that.She needs retraining.

 

[Quarky00]

You deserve better

This is not "invalidation" or "insensitivity" but totally dismissive (do not feel that way) and hence abusive . However that's how these mechanics work .

There are ways to handle psychiatrists . E.g. "You are so right . Well , you are a specialist . Please provide help." (no mocking- state facts)

 

[Deleted member 1465]

My experience of psychs is that that they tend to rewrite your narrative to suit their preconceptions so you can be dealt with easier. But then I don't think I've met a good one. Can you get a different psych? Hope so...

 

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

My experience of psychs is that that they tend to rewrite your narrative to suit their preconceptions so you can be dealt with easier. But then I don't think I've met a good one. Can you get a different psych? Hope so...

Yes my therapist is in the process of getting me a new psych

 

[JustLosingMyself]

I never lie to my quack - sorry , psychiatrist. I just don't tell him anything of interest. He writes his prescription for meds i won't take, I nod then leave.... sucks my employer insists I attend those public health charlatans.

 

[Sad_Autistic_boy_101]

I hope you find a new one!
She sounds horrible!
I had a psychiatrist who told me my problems were all in my head and that my psychosis was imaginary and then I was lying about my trauma!
Ditched her ass in an instant. Decided to go the non medical way with therapy.

 

[Good4Nothing]

I deserve better

Yes, you do.

 

[AngelGirl]

I think many psychs just live off of writing prescriptions and often are not really good therapists. I hope you found a better psychiatrist by now.

 

[Green Destiny]

I understand that to get the best help honesty is a must. However, since I am in the process of receiving a new psychiatrist, I didnt feel like being honest with my current one. my reasons are that she invalidates my feelings

Last session she asked if I was feelings depressed/suicidal. I was genuinely feeling strong in both areas so I told her yes. She the responded with "just cause you're stuck at home doesn't mean you need to feel depressed". She also thinks that because I go to college and have a family that I should be happy, ignoring the trauma I've been through with my family int he first place. Talking about this to her has lead to no change and I didnt feel like hearing more invalidation. So I told her I was fine and she took it as such. I deserve better

Would she tell a starving homeless person "You're still alive and breathing! You have no reason to feel depressed!" too? Christ what a terrible so called professional your psychiatrist is.