I don’t have an emotional attachment to my primary doctor, although I like him and have seen him for several years. I have confided in him regarding the relationship issues and how they affect me (severely emotional). I confided this information with every medical doctor in addition to psychology doctors because I am desperate for a helpful solution. My primary doctor was very helpful in prescribing me a medication that actually worked that none of the psychology doctors ever did! Plus, he also does ask questions during my check ups about my personal life as part of his thorough exam.

In addition, in your experience, you also want to share this with your doctor because you feel a personal connection to her. You may want to tell her you feel she is important to you and sharing about this is more than just medical, it’s also moral support. (You don’t have to sound like you are overly emotional about her.). It’s nice to feel care on a personal level.

I think with me, I keep all the doctors on a strictly professional level. Even with therapists, I do not think of them in any way that would cause transference. Maybe I am unlike others who do feel a deeper connection or maybe this is self protection from possible rejection or fear.