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Posted by Medusa on March 17, 2003, at 10:17:34
I feel like a zombie.
I've had so many lousy therapists, I really don't want to try again. I'd rather
I don't know what I'd rather.
I need some kind of coach. Full time.
But I "look okay" so I never get serious help from professionals. Other than hairdressers.
I don't think it would take much real help to get me into good shape. But instead of doing this, the pros concentrate on people who "look bad", who even perfect will function lower than I do when I'm imperfect. (Yes, slap me for suggesting that mental health care be rationed on a utilitarian basis.)
I need a drink of water. And help.
Posted by Dinah on March 17, 2003, at 10:23:11
In reply to Is a therapist helpful for stuff like this?, posted by Medusa on March 17, 2003, at 10:17:34
What happened to your no nonsense therapist from a few months ago?
I hate to be cynical, but if you've got the money to pay for them, they'll help you to the best of their ability.
Posted by kyp on March 17, 2003, at 11:21:02
In reply to Is a therapist helpful for stuff like this?, posted by Medusa on March 17, 2003, at 10:17:34
What about the hairdresser do you find helpful? Maybe by looking at the help you receive with them, you can inform your therapist what would be helpful for you to be more comfortable in your life.
You don't have to "be real bad off" to benefit from therapy. Just gaining confidence to be yourself can be achieved. Maybe the therapist does not know what you are looking for and you can express your desires. If that one can't fulfill it, then try another one.
Stress in today's world is enough reason to want to learn how to deal with it in a personal way in therapy. If you are wanting a coach, it is OK to seek one.
Janet
Posted by WorryGirl on March 18, 2003, at 18:37:13
In reply to Is a therapist helpful for stuff like this?, posted by Medusa on March 17, 2003, at 10:17:34
Medusa,
If you aren't intimidated by trying new therapists, keep trying til you find one that fits. Don't wait til you are completely messed up and can't hide your problems anymore. I know that it's easier said than done.
Posted by Medusa on March 19, 2003, at 6:08:48
In reply to Re: Is a therapist helpful for stuff like this? » Medusa, posted by Dinah on March 17, 2003, at 10:23:11
> What happened to your no nonsense therapist from a few months ago?
>She got all buddy-buddy on me.
She also pulled some weird stuff with DH - she flipped out on him during one of our joint sessions and told him he'd never be at my level. She then blew him off when he asked for a referral for something else, and made fun of him for needing the referral. It was a little too weird for me.
So I saw her for one session alone after that, to work out some parent stuff, and this helped a lot, but I have no idea when or how she could flip out on me like she did on DH, and I think she was fully unprofessional about the referral he requested. While she was good, she was great, but I think that's over.
> I hate to be cynical, but if you've got the money to pay for them, they'll help you to the best of their ability.
>I'm not convinced of that. I think therapists tend to slack off, no matter how much money I have. Either they get bored of the repetition, or they start enjoying my company.
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