Posted by Patricia Risi on February 21, 2006, at 23:23:59
In reply to Re: My non-success on Effexor XR » Patricia Risi, posted by CEK on February 21, 2006, at 8:09:38
> Patricia, I'm glad that I've found someone that agrees. I have felt the same way about psychiatrists. The ones that I saw while I was in the behavioral health center were just that way, cold with the personality of belly button lint. My psychologist on the other hand seems very caring and willing to take all the time in the world to listen. He was even able to tell me exactly how I was feeling and why. I at that point had felt like no one understood or was even listening. The councilor that I saw previously just sat there and said,"yeah, uh hu, hmm." That was VERY helpful. A psychiatrist can prescribe you what you need (hopefully if it's the correct guess)to get you calm enough to be able to go to a psychologist and be able to talk, listen, and learn. Thanks for your responce, CEK
CEK Hi its Patricia again....Half my life I have been dealing with health/medical/depression problems and have seen therapists. I feel compelled to share what i've learnt with others....there is just so much unneeded suffering in this world. People just dont take the time to help others enough. I make sure I take that time...even though I now have a new baby...I write emails at night! Finding the right therapist is an important match to make. Even though I hated my psychiatrist at first...I even said to his face " I find you a very cold person" He did not like that comment. Its like he almost took it too personally (I was commenting on how he did his job, not on his personality) He asked me why I kept coming to see him and I said "because there is nobody else I can see right now" I noticed that he changed slowly. I understand Psychiatrist deal with alot of sick people that are dangerous. Think about the type of people that pass through their offices - they lie, they could be stalkers, they could have all sorts of disturbing problems like beating their spouses or childring in various degrees...I know my dr. has double doors to keep his office soundproof. Even though we might be completely normal people that are affected by this awful disease, it just wouldnt be safe for a doctor to let their guard down in their profession (this is what i've come to understand after all the time ive spent in their offices) So after seeing my doctor today i've realized that what ive always perceived as being cold is just a protective wall they put up to get themselves and their lives safe from potentially harmful patients. Their are cold doctors out there though. Doctors at places like the cancer clinic are very clinical and cold (of course for different reasons...they cant get emotionally involved with such a deadly disease). Okay back to the psychiatrist....I find that if you look at it as someone who will listen to whatever you have to say with absolutely no judging,criticizing or betraying of trust. Plus they have no emotional ties to you so their advice is strictly based on whats best for you.Unlike family members who sometimes give you advice with their hearts too involved (which dosnt always end up being the best for you) Anyways..you cant look to your psychiatrist for certain responses that friends or family would give you because while you are talking to them they are processing your information...also some types of therapy are best done without giving you any feedback. Alot of times you will get going on a topic and you will actually solve your own problems. After you've been in therapy for a long time...you will learn ALOT about yourself and you will actually problem solve as you go through life and tough times. Therapy is just a really good place to blow off steam and lighten the weight on your shoulders. It helps to unload it all every once in a while.
Patricia
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