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Mar 16, 2016, 06:05 PM
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Today, I had an appointment with my psychiatrist, where she as much as said, definitely implied, that I was lazy, living off the state.
She also restated how I am still not normal—though not at all manic, which I consider a compliment. We have subdued arguments that sometimes get stingy. No harm done, but I am a bit afraid it will escalate. Being on friendly terms is fine, but I also need a psychiatrist with some professional restraint. Going for obvious weaknesses is no fair play. I run my own business, doing and supporting scientific research, but sometimes need some "timeout" on disability, which I of course greatly enjoy. ***** 'm. Or do you think such a thing could be beneficial? Sticks and stones, what doesn't kill you, ERP, and such. I tend to think it's a good thing. If I want someone who doesn't challenge me, I can just as well talk to myself. Any of you have any similar stories? Would you go for a gloves-off or soft-touch clinician (I have both, but not very soft-touch, luckily)?
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Mar 16, 2016, 06:42 PM
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The Skeezyks no longer takes psych med's nor does he see a therapist. I stopped taking med's a few months ago. At that point, I told my pdoc I'd plan to come in just once a year so as to keep my foot in the door, so to speak. My pdoc never tries to push anything on me. He will make suggestions. But it's always up to me whether or not I accept any of them. I prefer it that way...
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Mar 16, 2016, 07:50 PM
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Mar 16, 2016, 08:00 PM
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my pdoc and I yell at each other and have words , mostly over my being non complient ... my new T has made me turn a new leaf and do "everything" my med team says ... my next pdoc appt should really be fun .... this T is tough , but can make me see her side , so tough but fair ...
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Mar 16, 2016, 08:18 PM
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I've only had 2 therapists in the last 5 years and didn't go to either of them for more than a couple of sessions. The first one was a free T at the university I went to, she was alright but didn't really seem equipped to deal with the types of problems I was having (this was before I was dx'd with BP).
The second one I feel like I didn't really give enough of a chance. She really tried to put the main focus on my problems with intimacy which made me feel extremely uncomfortable and she also made a comment on my physical appearance that I found offensive. I told her that it wasn't working out after 4-5 sessions.
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