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May 08, 2009, 05:07 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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NO...YOU ARE NOT OVER-REACTING!!
This was a blatant violation of your rights to privacy. There are laws (HIPPA) that regulates the information that a provider can give to another person legally. I am not sure of your age, but if you are an adult, you have a major violation on your hands.
I agree that contacting a mental health advocate would be good. I would also suggest calling the Medical Board, and Board of Psychologists in your State and filing complaints immediately. Don't just tell them about it, but ask to file a legitimate legal complaint.
It is also your right to know who else was with them, and what role she is supposedly playing in your care. Whatever Board regulates this persons license should also be notified and a complaint should be filed.
These are very real issues and behavior, such as this, on the part of the practitioners must be stopped. Do not feel poorly about standing up for yourself.
You can also contact an attorney that deals with mental health issues and possibly even malpractice since your psychiatrist is an MD.
This is probably overwhelming for you. And you don't have to do anything about it if you don't want to. But you do have the right to do it, as your rights were violated!!
Good luck, and keep us posted if you like. 
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