Posted by judy1 on August 18, 2002, at 10:19:28
In reply to Re: How therapists decide who to help, posted by Medusa on August 18, 2002, at 1:41:42
And I'm sorry for the diversion, we do seem to go on tangents here occasionally :-). I think the most critical lesson I've learned is NOT to minimize my problems- shrinks/therapists aren't mind-readers, but like you I can give a pretty good 'normal' act and still be in a lot of pain. Therapists do go over in sessions when people are suicidal, etc.- think if you were in that person's place and be thankful you would get the extra attention. I guess my best advice is to be really firm that you are in pain and expect the help you need and stress how you are willing to work with the therapist to achieve that. (They love that). Take care, judy
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