Posted by rnny on February 12, 2010, at 22:12:39
In reply to Re: My therapist says I'm neurotic » rnny, posted by Dinah on February 12, 2010, at 19:54:23
Well, I am sorry but I disagree with him using that term. I have read your posts and even if you see yourself as neurotic, I don't. I am not in favor of labeling people with psychiatric terms. There is something called the "labeling theory". Dr. Bob and anyone who has taken psych courses would know about it. You label someone something and they will live up to your expectations. I think he sounds rude and lacking in judgement on this one thing. I may be wrong but that is my reaction with the basic information I have. I am fat. I went to a doctor once for a sleep disorder which I hvae and my obesity contributes to it. When he walked into the treatment room before he said anything his first words were, "there are two of you!". That was rude and condescending. And I don't think telling a psych patient they are "neurotic" is beneficial in any way or furthers their growth. Besides, that term is so outdated! Tell him you thought about what he said and you have decided it takes one to know one but coming form his tiny mind, you are going to let it go in one ear and out the other.
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