[crystalrose]

i'm going thru a transition in therapists and i'm not sure if i like this new therapist. She is very different and wants to give me drugs alot. I'm not comfortable with this and it freaks me out. I'm not sure i'l like any new therapist. Its too hard. I feel like giving up on therapy cos its feeling really hard and i'm not coping with life because of this change.

[rainbow8]

Is your new T a psychiatrist? Only a medical dr. or psychiatrist can prescribe meds. If this new T thinks you need them, and you see a pdoc, you can ask him what he recommends. It will take time to trust a new T, so I think you should give her a chance. Maybe drugs will help you in the transition to a new T, to help you feel better. If you're not coping, then it is not the time to stop therapy. I know how difficult this is for you, but you CAN get through it. What does your current T think about you taking meds?

[sunrise]

Originally Posted by crystalrose

i'm going thru a transition in therapists and i'm not sure if i like this new therapist. She is very different and wants to give me drugs alot. I'm not comfortable with this and it freaks me out. I'm not sure i'l like any new therapist. Its too hard. I feel like giving up on therapy cos its feeling really hard and i'm not coping with life because of this change.

When the T's attitude on meds is at odds with the client's, it can be a major disconnect. I hope she is giving you space to express your views. Unless she is a prescriber, what she can do is give you a referral to someone who can prescribe. You are welcome to make use of it or not. When you were with your former T, did you manage OK without drugs? If so, perhaps the new T needs more patience and skills to work with you effectively. Can you tell her you would like to work on coping skills in therapy?

Good luck. Finding a new T is hard.

[chaotic13]

How hard is she pushing you towards the meds? If she just mentions that meds are one aspect of treatment then I would try to voice to her why you are uncomfortable with that option. If she keeps mentioning meds and makes it appear as if there is no natural solution possible then I would be raising the red flag and finding a new T.

My T was the first to mention meds to me. I had not seriously considered the idea that I might really have ADHD. However, my T was just providing me information and a possible Dx for the symptoms I was reporting. She never said "You need to get medicated". My T is willing to talk and provide her perpective on different meds but otherwise, she focuses on the part of the puzzle she is trained to provide.