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Old Oct 13, 2014, 04:51 AM
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Scott900091, the way you describe her, she sounds somewhat cold and uncaring. It doesn't look like you have a good rapport with her. I am in particular concerned because you say therapy is making you feel worse about yourself and more suicidal.

I think three months is a decent amount of time to try somebody out and then consider change.

But I think equally important to ask is what are your other options? Are you financially well off?

I was in a somewhat similar position years ago and having to see a therapist in a large mental health clinic and I felt she did not care for me but I also felt like I did not have a choice because that was the only place somebody would see me for a very reduced price.

So first thing in my view is look at the options you have available. And look into that. Second thing is to bring up some of the feelings you are having, with her. I think it's important that you don't overwhelm yourself or put yourself in a very vulnerable position because she may or may not respond to you in a caring way. So start slow and see how she responds to you feeling neglected or uncared for. If she does respond in the way that does show you she cares, then you can share more and more with her in terms of what you think is going on with her uncaring attitude towards you. Based on her response and based on the options you have, you can proceed from there, to continue seeing her or see another therapist that you are able to afford.

Good luck.