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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
I think it' possible he does not yet know how to handle a highly motivated, goal-oriented blunt client. As you've pointed out, he likely deals with a very different population.
I feel professionals should know some about fibromyalgia in 2018. This is a prevalent condition. It has been in various types of headlines since the 1980's as fibromyalgia ( and before that as "fibrositis.") It would not take much to gain an understanding before a second appt, as there is now so much info readily available. I also feel he should have a better overall understanding of you if he has read Richard's summary. Yes, he may have wanted to hear from you.
Is he a "trauma therapist?" I hope so.
I feel a 3 month trial is very generous on your part.
I'll admit this is a touchy topic for me, as my long-term pdoc (he is also my therapist) is retiring in May and I cannot see anyone truly measuring up to him.
I hope this therapist comes through for you! You deserve a good break, as in ease from here on out!
WC |
My T retired at the end of the year while I was still living in Florida.
I do think my “ style “ is indeed a bit of a shock to him. I understand he needs to ask me X questions. As that is his “ style” of his way of providing help for my Trauma. That is indeed a question I need to ask him. Why waste time for both of us if he just isn’t into violent ptsd work, that is a valid question he should be able to give me a honest answer.
This is same company as my old T worked for .... there is not another T in either office that accepts Medicare. They pay providers horribly low so I understand such a lack of those that do take it but it sucks for people like me.
I have called all local offices. There are 2 and neither are accepting new clients and there is a lengthily list for openings.
I do have an option of driving north for an hour to find someone else, I will do that if I get no where with this guy.
Yes even a basic knowledge of Fibro should be known. A quick google search has a simple fibro causes Pain for XYZ reasons.
Thank you WC for your once again wonderful response