Posted by Paul S. on February 17, 2000, at 2:41:10
In reply to Patronizing Psychiatrists, posted by Vesper on February 17, 2000, at 0:48:07
Let's face it...psychs take courses in being patronizing to patients...especially patients who don't respond quickly to their magic healing powers. As to them not going to treat you unless you do certain things, what things do they want you to do? I've jumped through hoops of fire to try for the docs to try and get rid of my chronic depression and then been labelled an "uncooperative patient" when I refused to keep jumping at their command.
Psychs don't mind us asking them questions but will not tolerate hostility from patients who are (rightly) questioning why none of their prescribed crap is working. One must always remember who is #1. (Hint: it isn't the patient)
Somehow I have found a doc who will let me rant about my constant, extreme, low mood. None of the meds (and I've been on nearly 15 types)work but he doesn't go putting arbritrary demands on me. I hate psych docs but this one I can somehow tolerate.
As an aside....have you considered trying a group like Emotions Anonymous or Recovery Inc.?
Occassionally I go to them and at least can talk with like-minded people who are having a hell of a time coping also.Paul S.
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