Posted by Dinah on December 2, 2003, at 10:06:24
In reply to Re: Pdocs » Dinah, posted by Elle2021 on December 2, 2003, at 9:01:11
Or.....
You could tell him that you now want to add therapy to the meds, and that you'd like a weekly, semi-monthly, whatever therapy schedule. Then ask him if he's willing to do that and if not, could he give you some referrals.
More and more psychiatrists would just prefer to do meds. Mine makes $85 for a 15 minute med check. There's no way he could get an equivilant amount for a therapy hour. Plus meds are a lot easier emotionally. Therapy frequently puts both parties through the wringer.
If you wish he would bring up therapy now, that's a pretty good indication you should bring it up. But *whatever* his response is... IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. It's nothing you did or didn't do. It's not your responsibility. Even if you are different with him than you are on the board (and I know I'm different with my therapist than I am here), even if you are embarassed by some of the things you've said or done, even if... *whatever*. His choices are not your fault and are not your responsibility.
Just remember that, if nothing else. When you're dealing with a professional, even more so than most times, what they do/feel/say is *not* your fault.
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