Posted by Racer on March 25, 2006, at 19:03:49
In reply to Re: Left T - still can't find a T:(, posted by wishingstar on March 25, 2006, at 13:59:08
Interview Ts, first on the telephone, then go to a session or two to see if they're good fits. That's the only advice I can give on how to make sure that a T is the right T for you.
But why are the T's you're calling not taking you on? Have they told you? If it's just a case of they're too busy, then I'd not worry too much about it.
On the other hand, I've been turned away by Ts when searching for one. In my case, it was because few Ts want to take on an adult with anorexia. They'd ask my height and weight, and tell me to look elsewhere. One even said, in tones fraught with nearly superstitious dread, "You know why no one will see you, right? It's because people with anorexia DIE!" Great, huh? Y'all won't see me -- because I need to be seen? If it's something like that for you, I would stop the next one who says it to you, explain that you are in need of a T and being turned away over and over. Who would this person refer you to, who might just choose to see you?
Also, do you have a pdoc? A good pdoc generally has a number of Ts they can refer to. It's worth asking. (In fact, you might call a couple of pdocs from the telephone book, even, to ask.) Also call your own GP, who may know some names.
I'm sorry you're in this state, and hope things get better soon. I did find a new T, by the way, and it was even worth the wait -- if one of those other Ts had taken me on, I'd have missed out on her. Maybe that will help give you enough hope to get through this search?
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