Posted by Mashogr8 on July 18, 2002, at 10:57:44
In reply to Re: Just read an article on dependency on therapist, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 14:01:04
Hi Judy,
I'm not sure where I would fall either. I don't really think I could be considered treatment resistant although it is extremely hard for me to call for help when I need it. I'm always sure it's not bad enough or that I'm interrupting either the therapist or psydoc. they have their time iwth me scheduled. Why should I bother them? Nothing will change in the next few hours. Pain is still there. I havwe been told that is part of their job but it still feels too intrusive for me.Sometimes I will dial the pdoc number, planning to tell him where I stand. If he answers, then I talk. If, however, I get the answering machine, that acts as a deterrant for me and I usually hang up. There is no way for him to know that I was calling since my phone has a block on it and the number will not show up on caller id. On the other hand, when things really got out of control last Friday, I did leave a message and he called back as soon as he was through his session. That was a huge relief.
I, too, am very afraid that my therapist will retire. His children are grown and I suspect all college bills are paid. Nobody's married yet so maybe he's saving for that. On the other hand, insurance is such a pain, I fear he will say "forget it" and live a life of leisure scubadiving or something. I ask at least two, and a couple of times three times a year if he is going to retire. I think I finally believe that he isn't going to move. The thought of losing him is devestating, maybe even more than trying to start all over with someone new.
MA
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