My friends dont listen and recently today I had an appt with my psychiatrist and she was so understanding and picked up on a lot that I wasnt even saying. I know its her job but I have had some really bad psychiatrists. It just felt so relieving to have someone understand.
2006-11-09 10:00:52 · 9 answers · asked by b 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm glad you found a person who truly cares and wants to help people. Good friends do care but don't always have the time to really listen even if they know how to really do it. Your friends may also just not know how to respond or feel inadequate to help. And there are professionals out there who are just in it for the money. It sounds like you found yourself a winner!
2006-11-09 19:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by fly7591 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what, they are still human. Being human means that they are bound to be affected in some manner by the situations of the world. When they are in their "Doctor" role, however, the code of ethical behavior dictates they maintain distance and not personalize their patients issues. They have their OWN issues. Now, that said, all people are prone to different problems. Some people, even though they have book knowledge have absolutely no ability to empathize with their patients. They may know what the book says to do but their heart isn't in the process. Also, Doctors are just as prone to sickness as their patients, so that may be a factor. Whatever the problem, if you need this kind of help, remember that you have a HUGE well to draw from. I have had good therapists, bad therapists, good Doctors, bad Doctors. Above ALL else, these people work for YOU. YOU hire them. Firing them is ALWAYS an option. Good luck. Peace.
2016-05-22 01:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may just have a better 'feeling' about talking to this person than with any of the others.
I've had some really bad psyche's too.
You know when they are just sitting there nodding their heads and not really giving a crap about what you're saying.
Stick with this one if you're trying to heal. Sounds like you found a good start here.
2006-11-09 10:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are trained to listen and interpret what they hear. I'm glad you've found someone who can interpret your feelings and have an answer for you as well as making you feel better. Friends aren't trained to 'hear' what we're not saying.
2006-11-09 10:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Would you want to listen all the time to someone complain and whine about all their problems? I wouldn't. SUCH a downer. Sorry, but that's exactly how they feel. Trust me.
2006-11-09 10:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
congratulations on finding one you can communicate with. And you are right, it is their job, and the more they do it the better they get at it.
2006-11-09 10:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be grateful, you've won the lottery!
2006-11-09 11:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they try and help you and really try and understand what's going on
2006-11-09 10:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by mrs_fruity_tooty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they get the big bucks to do it.
2006-11-09 10:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by Sharon B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋