Discussion Let's talk about our doctor or therapist

[Blue Rose]

- I would feel that my opinions had been ignored sometimes.
- We could not have enough time in each meeting.
- I found it was very difficult to form rapport between myself and her, but I was trying trusting her.
- I really appreciate her, but I am weary for now.
- First, I considered her as a person who had lived in an another world.
- Nevertheless, my doctor is a good person. Her rational prescription helped me a lot.
- Thank you Dr. Moon. You DID your best. You can't get rid of my darkness completely, however, it is NOT your fault.

 

[TotallyIsolated]

Its ironic that the therapeutic alliance is so critical to making therapy work, but is also one of the most difficult things to develop.

I love my therapist - he's like a second father to me. He's my 4th or 5th I think, and I've been seeing him for maybe 10 years now. It took a long time for me to really trust him. One hour a week isn't enough, but at the time a whole hour of being under the spotlight feels like too much and I can find it exhausting.

He's gentle and respectful. I have made more progress with him than with other therapists because he understands my boundaries. Its supposed to be CBT but he doesn't push me to do homework because he gets how I self sabotage.

 

[kovkay]

The first therapist I had was awesome. She listened really well and suggested new ways to look at things. I had to stop seeing her because she moved, but she was definitely a positive influence in my life at the time.

My psychiatrist ignored my side effects, and didn't want to change dosage or the type of medication for 2 years. He said something along the lines of "it works now, you're in a good place, we're not changing anything" even though I was definitely not in a good place. Had heavy suicidal thoughts, no feelings, brain fog, very low motivation. I was barely functional.

 

[signifying nothing]

Private therapists are an excellent way to spend money on yourself and get rid of excess savings.

 

[Isadeth]

I loved my therapist. I had him for almost 4 years and he was amazing. Unfortunately he recently ctb at the end of January. So I'm still grieving knowing I'll never see him again. My female therapist I had after him quit. So here I am.

A trusting relationship is key with your therapist. I wish I could find someone else, but like any relationship, I feel it's too soon to move on.