Thanks to everyone who responded! I guess alot of us have had similiar experiences. As for Myself's advice, I am in the USA and I do understand the whole confidentiality policy. The problem was I was the one who terminated the therapy because at the time, I felt everything was going well and that I was moving out of the area. Then, about 2 years later when I tried to find her she was already gone.

I have to say that I have never really felt helped by any other therapist since then, and when I was in the hospital the other patients are the ones who were my support, certainly none of the staff. Also, I did do everything to connect with the other therapists, and I followed their advice, etc. I "did my homework" so to speak.

I just feel that with these other therapists I have had, they were insensitive and wanted to use me as their therapist, and when I say they were negative I mean they would tell me there was no way a certain situation would work out in my life, and when I proved them wrong they wouldn't know what to say! HA!

Also, the only coping skills I was given were things I already was doing, such as deep breathing, exercising, meditation, etc. (I did all these things in school as I was training to be a massage therapist)

Also, there is no excuse for my last therapist telling me that I didn't need to come in as often. She felt that because I was in school and getting good grades and in a good relationship that I didn't need therapy. I was never overly dependant on her, I just felt that I was in need of therapy.I was right, because things ended up falling apart and as I stated, I was admitted to the hospital. I didn't feel very comforted that she practically yelled at me for being in the hospital either.

As far as pyschiatrists go, I believe all they do is push medication, even when we are against it for one reason or another. I have heard many people complain about this, it seems the psychiatrists only function is to prescribe meds and not listen to your concerns or problems. I thought this used to be different, but I could be mistaken. Oh well, the journey of life is never easy all the time, but what I don't need are condescending mental health "professionals" making me feel worse. I always felt better with my first therapist, I stopped having nightmares, and I never felt worse after a session with her. So I do believe the other therapists were just not good at their jobs. Oh, and yes it is offensive when they are checking the clock constantly and acting distracted. Not professional at all.The "good" therapist I had would check the clock, but only when she felt it was nearing time to end the session. She always made me feel like I was her #1 priority. I wish her success wherever she is, she was not only professional, but a great person as well.

Sujin