Posted by WorryGirl on January 8, 2003, at 16:24:59
In reply to Done with therapy, posted by Miller on January 6, 2003, at 9:11:44
> I have decided that I am not getting anywhere with my therapy. I think it is a waste of time and money. I feel worse now than I did before I started. I am supposed to start "concentradt" sessions with my psychologist next Monday.
>Miller,
I've been on a trip and am just now catching up on my e-mails. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Did the therapist say something to make you feel that you are just another car payment? This bothers me because I felt that way with my therapist, too, but I know that there have to be others out there who wouldn't give that impression.I tell myself that there are doctors, salespeople, etc. who are only doing it for the money, but there are many who truly enjoy what they do and money is not their #1 concern.
True, they are operating a business just like anyone else, but a *good* business would never be obvious about caring only about the money.
Please don't give up. It is people like you who have helped me. I feel much better with some time to get away and think about things. Maybe you are feeling depressed because the excitement of the new year and the holidays, etc. is over and the winter blues are here? Whatever the reason, like you yourself have told me, people on this board care about you.
I wonder if you need another medication, or maybe you could try some alternative treatments.
I wish I could help.> I will leave him a meesage saying I won't be there. Whatever is going to happen, will. I was alone when I started this and I am alone again. I have set myself up with a false notion that my shrink is on my "side" and is trying to help me. I have now figured out I am just another car payment to him.
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I did this with my therapist (left a message, that is, saying I wouldn't be returning, but thank you for all the help). Knowing that I opened myself up to other possibilities did give me a tremendous sense of relief. Now it's all about finding another therapist for you, or trying something.> It's a lost cause. I'm done. Thanks for listening. Godd luck to all of you.
You know that I felt exactly like you a week ago. Try to do some things you really enjoy even if you have to force yourself and don't feel like it at first. I did and it helped me a lot (even if only temporarily). Maybe you can get your thoughts together enough to plan your next course of action.
You are not a lost cause. If you are, then I am, too. :)
Take Care
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