Posted by sleepygirl on December 11, 2005, at 17:03:45
In reply to Confront an old, bad shrink?, posted by med_empowered on December 10, 2005, at 20:50:32
Hey,
I'd like to say that I too have some anger at a pdoc who was well...pretty condascending actually
He sort of talked to me in that way that you might talk to small children or maybe puppies.
When he finally switched me to my second antidepressant (Effexor XR) which I am still on. he said pretty much "Well this is the last thing we can try now". It made me feel like it was my fault. It's not like I was terribly high maintenance, gosh I have to be cajoled into really asking for things or making any kind of demands, but I was still anxious and depressed so I guess I wasn't "cooperating" or being a "good patient". It made me want to sink into a hole again and just go on suffering - like oh well I guess I failed at this too. He too was wary of the benzos, which despite their abuse potential are quite effective when used appropriately.I am quite shocked actually by your story because I've always thought that the diagnosis of schizophrenia took some serious consideration, and I certainly know that psychotic symptoms definitely do not = schizophrenia. It was my understanding as well that a certain period of time had to pass after a first psychotic episode to see what developed before that diagnosis could/should be made. It's a serious, chronic, life long psychiatric condition after all that should not be applied lightly. (not that bipolar or other disorders can't be, but it is different in presentation and treatment)
It is certainly demoralizing, frustrating and infuriating to be considered "manipulative" when you're just trying to get your needs met. The thing is that you can't convince people that you are just being sincere if they just don't want to believe you. If only anxiety and/or depression were simple and easy to deal with - but they most certainly are not!! The last thing I need is for some condascending fool to pat me on the head like some idiot dog. Sorry, I'm just angry I guess and disappointed for us both.
Anyway, I've fantasized about throwing rocks at this guy's window and stuff, but I guess the best revenge is believing in yourself, finding someone who LISTENS and PAYS ATTENTION and is NOT DISMISSIVE - sorry for the large type accents, but I think it's basic and incredibly important.
-all the best,
sleepygirl
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