When I had an operation I had "blind faith" that my surgeon knew what he was doing.
Should I also have "blind faith" in my psychiatrist?
2007-03-27 11:04:26 · 5 answers · asked by Peter P 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Nope. A psychiatrist or other mental health professional should include you in the treatment of what your seeing them for.
2007-03-27 12:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not unless you feel good about what he or she said. i can't even tell you how many different psychiatrist or mental health people i suffer from depression since in my 20 . i am now in my 50 and there has been one DR. i would say i had "blind faith " in and he has retired. but the reason i am here today is because of this DR. but he would listen ask questions and answer my questions. i have a friend who has seen the same DR. for 30yrs she would not think of changing . i guess she has "blind faith " in him . i would have quit going to him , probley after my second appointment . any ways good luck to you . if you wish to continue this you can write me back!!
2007-03-27 18:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by paws4shy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Whatever is the problem, always get a second opinion. Research the problem at the library or on the web. If you are taking medication, find out what it does, exactly. What are the side-effects, can it be addictive, ect. Ask alot of questions. If your psychiatrist is a good one, he will be up front with you about the answers. But, don't take his word for it, go find out for yourself.
2007-03-27 18:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by weswcole40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, remember that they are human and can make mistakes. If you know a doctor well you can trust them. As far as I'm concerned God is the only one worthy of blind faith.
2007-03-27 18:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by letaican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't trust psychiatrist
2007-03-27 19:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by kasper k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋