mountaindew24,

This sounds really weird. Why the heck did you new T's office make an appointment for you to see your old T???

Could there be communication going on between your Dad, family members, old T, New T that you are not fully aware of? This may not necessarily be a bad thing, but I can see where it would be very confusing and unsettling. Are you in a situation where you are a risk to yourself? Could someone be working behind the scenes, maybe for your own benefit.

How old are you again? I can't remember but I thought you were in your 20's. It sounds like you are being treated like a minor? Why is it that you are not in charge of your therapy?

You seem to be indicating that you want to be in control of the treatment your receive. If this is the case and you are well enough to make responsible decisions for yourself, here is what I would do in your situation.

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that this is written from the perspective of a person who has issues, but who is: an adult, functional at work and daily life, and not a significant danger to herself. If this does not accurately describe you then I would recommend going to the scheduled appointment with your old T, and see what is going on.

If you think you are capable/responsible for directing your own care:

1) Tell both this new T and your old T thanks but no thanks.
2) Seek a new T. Make the T choice on own, looking to make sure the areas of specialization match your Dx.
3) Set up the appointment yourself and insist that your privacy is protected.
4) When you meet with this new T do not give him/her your old file. Let them do an independent assessment and start totally fresh with you. It may take a bit longer to get into your issues but it may be worth it to start fresh.
3) Tell your Dad and other caring family members that you appreciate their support, that you will communicate with them and include them in your care, but that you want to handle your own medical care for a while.

If you are in a position where maybe you are not making good decisions, are not independent, or are having other significant difficulties, then you need to decide if the people in your life likely acting in your best interests. If they are, then you maybe need to trust them a little bit and go in the direction they are suggesting.

Good luck mountaindew24,