[mrsnacho]

I've had to begin seeing a new therapist since the one I last saw (about a yr ago) is out for another month or so. I wasn't real comfortable with her but she is the one who diagnosed the DA and DD for which I am extremely grateful. Previous counselors/therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists attributed everything to depression, anxiety and/or the ADHD. But the DA and DD is what is crystal clear to me, so I am thankful to know what is really going on. My primary care doctor second the diagnosis. YAY! A start.

Today was my second visit with her. I don't like her treatment style in that she talks so much about things I don't really get why she thinks they're relevant (such as she went off today about wondering how I could carry some juice and a snack in my purse because she believes it will ward off panic attacks). I still don't get WTH she was talking about with that, but you see what I mean. She just has weird ideas/opinions about somethings. However... when she hits the mark, she does it well.

I'm a bit claustrophobic. As in crowds, small rooms, rooms without windows, airplanes are a huge trigger for me, elevators, etc. I never knew why, they just are. She noted last week that I was claustrophobic but we hadn't talked about it (and I really never expected to). Today though she was asking about my childhood, growing up and what things happened that I really hated, frustrated or angered me. One thing led to another and I told her that my father would come home from work, pin me down to the floor and tickle me until I wet my pants. He thought this was funny. I would be in tears crying, would beg to stop, scream, etc. and he thought it was funny. I hated it. Therapist looks up at me and smiles and says "That's where your claustrophobia comes from." I thought about it a minute and realized she's right, the same panic from not being able to move is the same panic, all the same feelings, I have when I feel claustrophobic. I had no idea.

I really hope the progress keeps coming. She's two for two now on our sessions.

[possum220]

You have probably worked out that the T is trying to use distraction techniques by having you focus on something outside yourself like the juice and a snack.

They sound like they know what they are doing.

Good Luck in your future sessions.

[mrsnacho]

Originally Posted by possum220

You have probably worked out that the T is trying to use distraction techniques by having you focus on something outside yourself like the juice and a snack.

They sound like they know what they are doing.

Good Luck in your future sessions.

Hmmm... I don't think so, she really gets wrapped around certain thoughts of her own like that. No matter, she's gotten 2 very important things right for me and she can wrap herself up all she wants as long as she keeps helping me like this lol

[mrsnacho]

Therapist update:

Saw her yesterday, it sucked. I actually felt a little angry when I left there. She talks so much of the time and when I tried to respond she'd put her hand up and say "we have 6 minutes left" then she'd talk about things I still didn't see were relevant and when I tried to respond she'd put her hand up "we have 3 minutes left" etc. UGH! She talks 3/4 of our time together. I may switch to my old therapist when she returns in October. I love the fact that this one has brought to light 2 resolutions but her technique is ticking me off.

[reg12]

Hi mrsnacho,
I would tell her that you appreciate the two things that she helped you with, but you are having a problem with her technique and your last visit. Don't forget you are the customer, so you are allowed to ask questions. It is your session also. To be affective she has to work with you and have your confidence. I would talk to her.

[mrsnacho]

Originally Posted by reg12

Hi mrsnacho,
I would tell her that you appreciate the two things that she helped you with, but you are having a problem with her technique and your last visit. Don't forget you are the customer, so you are allowed to ask questions. It is your session also. To be affective she has to work with you and have your confidence. I would talk to her.

I've been thinking about this. I have to see her Monday. I felt like last session she took us so far off the path, I got nothing out of it. I'll see how it goes then. I really want to get the DA & DD out of my life or at least in control. I want my life back.