I'm glad your last session went well, Chrys. I think your T sounds nice. He seemed to know when to back off. Sometimes we need a little time to come around to the hard issues.
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chrys said:
Could I also ask about Pdocs? She seems determined to give me all these medications

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">That's what they do. Psychologists/therapists don't usually recommend seeing a Psychiatrist unless they want you to explore the option of medications with them.

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I do have social anxiety, but I deal with it. I don't know that I want meds for it.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">That's great! Hang in there. If you need drugs later, you can always change your mind. Maybe ask your T why you were referred to the PDoc. Did your T make the referral?

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And the antidepressant, well, I'm hoping I won't be on it forever. Do I just say that to her?

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Yes, just say that to her. Maybe you can ask her about the possibility of tailing off, if you feel ready. Maybe she has strong reasons why now is not a good time. You can also consult with your T on this. Just don't quit all at once, as it can cause problems.

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And how long do you have to see a Pdoc? Cause I don't really want to see her...

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">I think this is a good topic to chat with your T about. You should probably keep seeing the Pdoc, at least occasionally, as long as you are still on meds.

Good luck!
sunny