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Old Jul 21, 2008, 12:10 PM
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Angel_of_the_Past said:
I have been refusing the meds also. Both my T and MD are pushing for it.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Angel, those word choices sounds like you are locked in a battle with your T/MD over meds. If they don't have faith that you can conquer your situation without meds, then it would be hard for them to engage in successful therapy, I would think. Those professionals need to be empowering and help the client with all the skills and heart they can, whether the client chooses meds or not. I would worry if my T was stuck on the idea of meds, he would not be really attending to my needs, but would be sitting there while I was talking, having negative thoughts, like "this client won't take meds, so this is pointless." See what I mean? Your T needs to have a positive outlook for you so you can make progress.

I hope you can discuss this with him. I think it's really important. At the very least, you could get reassurance that your T is respectful of your no-meds choice and willing to try hard with you to get better.
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