I do sense, given the number of shrinks and therapists i've had that some have given up hope. I certainly possibility one given up on me if i've given up on myself) so wondering if that's the criteria, to give up on someone when they have given up on themselves.
If that is the criteria, how can such a person get help? what is to prevent self harm or harm to others from this person if at point where it's not deemed worth institutionalization, or medication, or further therapy sessions. Is it from giving up? is it from the person not having the economic means, the lack of insurance, the lack of support structure, the lack of spirituality or self worth.
I have noticed this has been what i've been asking during the course of my first 12 questions. Maybe i'm still seeking answers, not yet having given up hope, or in finding identiy, or approval for self destruction. I've also found an inability to think about anything else and that this is a trend despite past therapy.
2006-07-28 12:58:24 · 5 answers · asked by eagleland06 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The fact that you've been to a number of different therapists or psychologists with the same problem doesn't necessarily mean that they each gave up on you. A problem that I've read about is that often a psychologist will think that they have helped someone solve a problem because of progress in the short term, but then the problem comes back and the person suffering from it seeks another therapist.
Giving up on yourself definitely isn't adequate criteria for someone to stop treating you. That probably gives them even more reason to treat you because they really do want to help you. The fact that you're still searching for meaning in life is very good, and nearly all people wonder what the heck in this world can provide a source of lasting happiness of this world. Not to force my spiritual or philosophical beliefs upon you, but I became a Buddhist because of this very question, and someone that has suffered like you have would do well with this kind of philosophy.
2006-07-28 13:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Clueless 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't happen, but it obviously does. Therapists should work to help their patients, not just throw up their hands and say, "I quit". I don't think that your therapists have given up on you because you have given up on yourself. I believe that most people that go to therapists have, in a sense, given up on themselves. We wouldn't need psychological help if we didn't. Have you driven your therapists away, or is it the other way around?
I'm not saying that it's your fault; I'm just curious. Extremely curious, actually. Why don't you email me at xzvlkdl@yahoo.com and we can talk about it in depth.
2006-07-28 20:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by grimm.fixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they will..unless if they're in it for the money. But general therapist are in it to help people. But they can only help people who help themselves. It sounds like you just like the attention and that's why you haven't gotten better.....if you really want to change you have to work with the therapist, but if you like the attention and pure narcissism behind it (you LOVE to talk about yourself) then find a therapist that's only in it for the money.
Then they're happy and you're happy. It's a win-win situation!!!
2006-07-28 20:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not a good one. If your therapist finds that they aren't improving your condition then they need to refer you to someone else. Giving up is not ever an option. Don't ever think that if they're switching you over to someone else either that it's your fault either. It could just be that someone else might be better equipped to handle your needs.
2006-07-28 20:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by Ash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if you run out of money. If you still have money, I don't think they'll give up hope.
2006-07-28 20:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋