Posted by saw on September 22, 2004, at 1:33:30
In reply to Re: My Pdoc Experience » Aphrodite, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 22:17:00
I have only seen my pdoc twice. The first appointment was far more triggering for me than therapy. I think her being a women made a difference. I have seen a bunch of non-caring, impersonal male pdocs. (I really do not mean to knock men in any way!).
The one thing that I was grateful for, is that she said to me on the first appointment that she needs to find out as much about me as possible in the short time available to us in order to correctly dx and prescribe meds. She told me quite clearly that she does not offer therapy or counselling and that she does not have the time to do so. She told me this with a great deal of empathy and I appreciated her directness and honesty. Her questions made me crumble on that first appointment and I left her office emotional but relieved that someone understood and explained that it was ok to be feeling the way I was.
I do feel very grateful for having her recommended to me as we have very few qualified pdocs in my area.
Your pdoc sounds very insensitive and obviously rushed. And it is harrowing for us when we need empathy and understanding. I really do hope that you will find the pdoc that is right for you. I am sure you will.
Wishing you much strength
Regards
Sabrina
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