I thought of putting this in the check in thread..

I have a friend who isn't like the other shrinks I've known...

He isn't all about labels and meds.. I know diagnoses have their place especially to prescribe the ''right'' meds. But I think psychiatry has a long way to go still. Especially if they only offer 5 to 15 minutes.

I did ask a shrink if I could see him more often, I genuinely found talking to him somewhat helpful. I was looking for answers, and yes, some support. He just said ''there is no point''.. It felt like a slap in the face. Apart from that (and a couple of other things) he was probably the kindest pdoc or MD I've seen.

eta. actually, maybe not. He said ''talking doesn't help some people''... Maybe so It seemed like a put down and certainly not helpful. I am not one of those ''some people'' (if they even exist)

An md prescribed seroquel. She was kind with her words but I know some of what she said wasn't true. She left the area.

I can't work with someone who isn't respectful. It retraumatises me (as I've already been traumatised by other providers). I know what I don't want. That seems to be all they offer though.

They prescribe benzos for a crisis
(or force inpatient... ). Or prescribe seroquel (I'm allergic to that). They might offer CBT. I don't find that helpful.

The GP cut down on my benzos with a one liner text. That made me even more untrusting of them. I must get my **** together and cut those benzos down further rather than asking for more. I doubt if that would even be an option.

I read in the check in thread about target behaviours, distress tolerance. DBT. I'll look into that. (it was for OCD) A couple of providers said I had that. They prescribed meds (I'm allergic to those)

eta I don't want to discuss my location.