[mybabyboy]

hi
I have apt with pdoc I wrote about who told me I hadda see somebody else in his practice or I couldn't see him anymore or get my meds. I don't even wanna talk to him after 10 yrs he pulls this. all im asking is everyones advice how should I act towards him when I go in tomorrow I feel he abandoned me or he is sick of me or he wants to keep getting money for two sessions a wk bc its his practice, if I go to the sw I think bc its his practice he still gets the money. should I be quiet or should I say I don't have any trust in u anymore what would u do please help me say the right thing

[pinkbutterfly]

So he wants you to be in counseling as well?

I don't think that request is unreasonable. However, to demand that you see a counselor at HIS practice is. I think he should be ok with you seeing someone elsewhere...as long as you are seeing SOMEONE.

I think the idea behind it is that the meds aren't supposed to fix everything - it's in conjunction with therapy. So asking you to sign a release for the therapist and pdoc to communicate at least so he knows you are compliant with therapy isn't unreasonable.

As of how you should act with him? I think honesty is best. If you don't understand the purpose...ask him. And if it's because he feels you would benefit from therapy (as the pdoc is supposed to just be meds and is rarely therapy) it makes sense. And if there's someone else you want to see for therapy - tell him. Say something along the lines of "I understand you want me to see a therapist for counseling, and you asked me to see someone here, but I already know and feel comfortable with xx. If I signed a release so you can verify that I am attending and compliant with therapy, would that be sufficient?"

Let us know how it goes...*hugs*

[CantExplain]

((MBB))

Sometimes a Pdoc has to tell us things we don't want to hear.

It's your choice, but if you've trusted him for ten years, maybe it's worth an effort to trust him now?

Good luck!