Posted by Meatwood_Flack on February 23, 2013, at 12:35:46
In reply to Re: long road in psychotherapy » deerock, posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2013, at 10:27:38
I noticed that the only therapist out of the group you terminated was female and you are now considering terminating another female therapist. Could there be a gender preference at play? It wouldn't be rare, at all. Secondly, unless I read your post wrong it sounds like you may have some trust issues, which are certainly understandable when one has spent years trying to overcome a distressing condition.
Finally, why are you considering trying to find another therapist? Why do you feel that your current therapist isn't helping you? I think you should be as honest with yourself as possible about any biases you may have (and these aren't always obvious, so dig a little.) Is an MAOI the first medication you've been prescribed? It would be unusual, if so, but not a decision your therapist would have made. Sometimes, therapists and clients don't gel, for lots of reasons. Before terminating again, it might be helpful to think about what is motivating you to consider terminating. Are you and your therapist simply not on the same page or are you, possibly, harboring expectations that no therapist could fulfill? The desire to feel better is very powerful and it can lead to expecting more of a therapist than they are able to provide. Mull it over before making a decision
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