Some therapists are turned off by the c-ptsd diagnosis because it is not being accepted by the Manual a least the last I heard. And I think some of them get turned off when they interact with a patient that can seem to come off like they know a lot simply because of the soundbites out there now about PTSD.

Give this T some more time, it may be that she is taking a dismissive type approach because she doesn't want to "feed into" your fears or what she may feel is the new "it diagnosis" that is sweeping across the population or psychology field somehow.

What makes me on guard is her push towards medications. I know that you are paying attention and reading here a PC and there has been a lot of info out there now in the "good ole therapy, verses the magic pill that is so heavily marketed for profit".
There is nothing wrong with you being "guarded" Cotton, I am the same way.

How did you find this therapist?

Cotton, you have had some real challenges this year, and I believe you about your ex.
There is nothing wrong with standing your ground and allowing yourself to "question".
And if a T or pdoc cannot respect that, in my opinion, it should be cause for concern and it may mean that they are not up with the current findings about medications and therapy.

Can you find De Mels thread that discusses the studies they are doing and how drug treatment is being questioned? Maybe you can make a copy of it and bring it with you? In my opinion if a therapist and pdoc are all about "medication" and not about considering therapy as the answer, I would be uncomfortable too. I can still remember my own experience where it was suggested I try a cocktail of medications and some of those are off the market now or have "heavy" warnings to them. I am glad I listened to my "gut" feelings. However, I am still being "openminded" about medications, but I have decided to maintain my being cautious.

If you go and see the pdoc and get very uncomfortable, don't hesitate to come and talk about it. We can't diagnose and we are not psychiatrists here. But we can share our concerns and validate yours.

Open Eyes