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Originally Posted by ImMentallyILL
-You are a very likeable person*
-Tell me I'm good looking
-Ask me about what music I like
-They both compare cancer to mental illness
-I would never leave your side
-I want to know about you and your family
-You can trust me
-Your suicidal thoughts are safe with me (big lie)
-I would never send you into a psych ward
-I understand what you're going through.
-You only need me and you will be ok.
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Some of these questions/comments are majorly sketchy. I wouldn't see this therapist again. Maybe ask your pdoc for a recommendation? What kind of qualifications do these therapists that you have seen have?
My pdocs and therapists have never made comments like this. It sounds like your therapists are trying to be your friend rather than be professional.
Another good way to find a reputable therapist is to go to your local med school's psychology department web page. There should be a faculty listing of clinical psychologists (Psy Ds/PHDs) there. These psychologists would probably be more academic and professional with you.
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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