Posted by Toph on April 27, 2010, at 15:45:11
In reply to Re: blocked for 6 weeks » fayeroe, posted by Dr. Bob on April 22, 2010, at 14:37:47
> > Obviously neither of us know enough about FB
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> > My very first response was fear.
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> > Tsk, tsk, you're projecting again.
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> Please don't post anything that could lead others (including me) to feel accused. Even if you feel afraid. Especially if you don't know what happened.---
I remember a few years back when my psychiatrist kept hounding me to see him more frequently in therapy in an attempt to work on my persistent disthymia. I told him at the time that I could not afford it, that I could only see him every 6 weeks so I could get my lithium. After about the fourth or fifth time he mentioned intensive psychotherapy I angrily accused him of being cruel and insensitive by badgering me about a treatment he knew I couldn't afford. He raised his voice offended that I had accused him of being unprofessional, and he strongly stated that I was welcome to see another doctor. I left the room upset, mostly afraid of what would happen if I could no longer obtain my needed medication. We barely processed this episode later, he never apologized, but he has never suggested psychotherapy to me again. I had not had a therapist yell or threaten me before despite several manic episodes under treatment.
I am triggered by professionals who threaten or punish their patients. I realize that this is not a treatment setting. Just the same, as I read this thread I was triggered and felt that sickening feeling I feel when someone I entrust to be caring professional misses the mark or harms someone in an insensitive manner.
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