Posted by Jeff Smith on March 20, 2007, at 12:48:29
In reply to Re: Your Opinion: Am I Right Or Just Crazy/Irrit, posted by gazo on March 20, 2007, at 8:46:56
> I am not in the US, so forgive my ignorance of the system.. but will they take medicare or work with you in a way you can afford?
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> It sounds like they will with a referral.. can you get one?
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> I will tell you something else, something of my personal experience. I know for a fact that many pdocs and T's will not take on patients with certain types of illnesses. SOmetimes it's because those illnesses present very difficult issues that they just don't deal with. Other times it's because some illnesses cause the patient to be very resistant to treatment even if they feel they want help. I am NOT suggesting you are either of those.. just that is how it works sometimes, their bad not yours. Some won't take on patients that they think will bore them!
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> Personally I had a T turn me down outright because of the illness I have, even though I didn't want help with that, I wanted help with life issues.
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> You would think that with all their training in the workings of the human mind and heart they would be more caring and compassionate.. but sadly, that is not a pre-requisite. Also in my experience, many can be just plain cold.
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> I do hope this new place works out for you.
Well some of the ones who (if you mean private shrinks?) dont take medicare will work with a sliding scale fee.
But now Im not sure who you mean regarding needing a referral for?
And that sucks that you were rejected for that reason. Im sure weve all heard that cliche (dont know if its true or not) that shrinks are all f*cked up themselves... but lets assume its true and theyre all evil just for now. : )
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