I have an appointment on Friday and I am dreading it. The last couple of visits have been uncomfortable and I have left feeling worse than when I got there.
Basically, this man told me I should be able to 'control my symptoms'. (I am bipolar and have anxiety dis.) When I asked about strategies for this or things I could read he said 'you don't need to read anything, just do it'.
I find it hard to argue back to someone with all the medical expertise. At the end I said, 'To be honest, I learned a lot in the hospital program and have been putting into practice. It is still a daily struggle though'. He snapped at me...'This just goes to show you are not trying hard enough.'
As I was going out of the door at the end he said..'Do you still want to see me again?'
I am just wondering if needling is a new therapeutic technique.
Instead of getting lunch or maybe going to the mall, I got into the car and drove 1 1/2 hrs to get home feeling very empty and uneasy. I feel like I was bullied and didn't stand up for myself. This is very hard for me with an authority figure like this.
Has anyone has a similar experience?