Has anyone had this and thought it made them worse and if so why.......
2006-10-23 13:47:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I had this a very long time ago and it screwed me up very badly. It precipitated a 30 year psychosis which I am just coming out of. I consider that psychologists and psychiatrists are rather stupid and f*cked up people who transfer their problems onto their patients as a means of coping with them. Only 1 in 10 psychotherapists are any good, you have to learn their language, they do not learn yours. When you have learnt their language and can talk to them in the way they want, then they say you are "cured"
Their motivations are;
1/ To have power over helpless people.
2/ To maintain their sense of status.
3/ To make themselves feel adequate.
2006-10-24 19:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I'm sure you understand, psychotherapy is one of a number of 'talking cures'. The idea, from the psychotherapist's point of view is to get an idea of 'where you're coming from'. They need to investigate how and why you feel the way that you do. In theory, this enables the therapist to come up with constructive solutions that would enable you to modify your thoughts and behaviours.
From the tone of your question, I would hazard a guess that you feel you have been 'short changed' in some way. I'm so sorry to hear that.
Although not a therapist myself, I know some of how they operate having done some similar training during my Social Work years.
My own suggestion would be that if you don't feel that you are getting the best from your therapist, you are within your rights to ask for a replacement. Do bear in mind, however, that whatever the first therapist has written about you will be available for whoever takes over his/her case.
I truly am sorry that so many respondents seem to feel that they have derived little benefit, if any, from their sessions. If any of you truly feel aggrieved, I would suggest that you complain to your therapist's superiors.
Dependent on whether your psychotherapist is a psychiatrist or not, determines whether they are allowed to prescribe medications. Having said that, I would presume that their recommendations are listened to by Medical doctors, that are allowed to prescribe.
There are times when medication is the answer. This is due to certain types of depression being caused by an imbalance of chemicals either produced or utilised by the brain. Not all types of depression do require medication though. This is where psychotherapy and counselling come into their own. They can be powerful aids in coming to terms with what's happening with you, and why you feel the way that you do.
I pray that you will find relief from any hurt/anguish that you're experiencing.
Take care.
2006-10-23 21:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had some cognitive-behavioural therapy, which is one type of psychotherapy that helps you examine your thoughts and challenge how you think about the world, and it teaches you some practical skills like talking to people and being assertive, and expressing emotions. I've also worked with many people who are in psychotherapy, and both they and I have good things to say about the process. I think it's so helpful when a person is working through mental illness. It has helped me to be healthy, and has helped me to stop a potential relapse. If someone isn't benefitting from therapy, it might be because they are not committed to it. It can be really hard to look at how you live and say 'This doesn't work, I need to find a new way to be' and to make that happen. Others might feel that they don't need it because there's nothing wrong with them. It's all about attitude. A person has to be open to it for it to work.
2006-10-23 20:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, over twenty plus years I have been in the care of a few doctors. The M.D. is like any other product or service, you can work with him or her or not, and trust your own instincts. Shrinks are come in all flavors and styles. All will want to throw a lot of meds at you. Depending on your issues, you could be put through a long process of trying med after med.
When I was in the care of less aware docs, things didn't seem to be getting much better for me. After a while I learned to recognize that my raport with the doctor was a big factor, as well as how willing he was to listen to me objectively when reveiwing my reaction to medications and my overall progress.
The pshyciatrist (M.D.) as I have known them are ussually interested in breif visits that typically focus mostly on what the drug of the hour is doing for me (or not). Two years ago I got referrals for a councillor (pshycologist) and have been improving to the point a having a very good quality of life again. I still see the shrink a few times a year, but since working with a very fine councillor, I am almost free of meds, continuing to feel better.
The process works, and if you think you need help, dont hesitate. Trust your own feelings about how successful you treatment is. Don't fear "firing" a doctor who is not working well with you.
When it works, it is really a good thing. Life is good and continuing to get better yet for me, - and three or four years ago I was starting to fear that there was not light at the end of the tunnel.
Go for it and my best hopes and wishes for you.
2006-10-23 21:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by Gerard B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychotherapy was helpful to me after a crisis, but if you have a bad therapist could certainly do damage. If you feel your therapist is hurtful, find a new one, and report the bad one to the American Medical Association or the American Psychiatric Association. i couldn't find a number for the AMA but the national number for the American Psychiatric Association - it is 1-866-536-4521. Be not ashamed to seek help. It is a strong person who knows when s/he needs a helping hand. Good Luck
2006-10-23 20:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by motown_annie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to see a psychotherapist but he started sleeping with my mother so I changed to another one that told me my anger about that was because I wanted to sleep with my psychotherapist. I didn't accept that so I went to see one that said I should live in the here and now yet he wanted paying for 5 sessions in advance. Basically, it's a load of bollocks - it's just someone else's point of view no matter how well qualified you are. You will get more out of sharing a cheese cake with you girlfiends and having a sleep over.
2006-10-23 21:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychotherapy ruined my life. Dreadging up past hurts of childhood sexual abuse and reliving the past made my life hell. Think twice about diving into this therapy. Let the past go.
2006-10-23 21:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by been there, done that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can make a person worse. They dwell on problems, not on finding solutions.
2006-10-23 20:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it can get worse before it gets better from personal experience, but it does help
2006-10-24 16:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is it???
2006-10-23 20:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by MissElection 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋