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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee
Probably. One doctor who I thought was truthful and non-judgemental changed his opinion of me and his willingness to help after the psychiatrist put BPD in my chart. I remember feeling very betrayed.
Psychiatry feels so personal. The personality is not separated from the illness, unlike medical conditions.
I have learned most doctors are not interested in helping people. They often take the approach that strips one of their humanity and dignity who is then left to pick up the pieces. Who do they turn to after that, especially if they an "illness" that needs to be treated?
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It's totally personal...I remember one former patient that described them as emotional prostitutes...like you're paying them to be friendly or something...it's a very bizarre relationship you never know if they actually care or if they are just doing their job.
My old pdoc happened to get on the bus with me this morning and he sat next to me and we talked (for free) for like ten minutes...he asked me how I was doing and I answered briefly and then asked him with great emphasis how he was doing ...I had never asked that before it was like a total change in the relationship...
It sounds like your current doc is very good...maybe it is genuine?