Posted by pullmarine on October 22, 2000, at 22:12:53
In reply to Re: How sane is my insanity? now what? please help., posted by Rzip on October 22, 2000, at 21:52:54
> > Pullmarine,
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> Why are you afraid to discuss with your doc about your medication desires?Because I feel like I would be treading on his territory and depriving him of his authority.
How is the therpeutic relationship between you and your p-doc?
I have very little respect for shrinks and authority figures in general.
What and where is the fear?
I guess I worry about his opinion of me, which i suspect is not very high to begin with.Why the anxiety?
I fear that he will chose not to keep me as a patient. >
> A possible suggestion...At the start of your next session with your doc, you can start off with your anxieties about proposing changes in medication. Then, once he/she alleviate your worries (I imagine), you can then feel fear to propose your opinions. My take on any patient/doctor interactions is that the autonomy of the patient should be respected above and beyond all else. So in your sessions, you really should feel like you have the upper-hand.
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I think so too.> Hope that helps somewhat
More than u can imagine.
Thanks a heap.
JOHN
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