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jessekay
jessekay

So I was sitting there just thinking about how my doctor which would be my psych doctors opinions of my well-being are a little different from mine I will be honest I have done some very bad choices influences and behaviors but I think I'm different from the person I was six years ago and I wish you would just understand that yes I use substances for a short. Of time just because I was influenced but it doesn't Define who I am and I'm not the person I was 6 years ago it really hurt my feelings when he just brings it up to my clinical team but I'm a firm believer I have learned a lot. I really I think that sometimes you can change for the better and I wish my doctor wouldn't always resort to my old habits which were short-lived and wasn't a part of my daily life but back then let's live and learn get over it and live life cuz we have  all made mistakes and I am one to tell you that we do not live in a perfect world everyone has a story

arfie
arfie
Unless you are under court order, you are not only free to disagree, you are also free to fire him/her for the crime of disagreeing.

Have you discussed the difference of opinion with your doctor?
beautyoutofashes54
beautyoutofashes54
Jessekay I understand how you feel, but I would caution you in disagreeing to much with your psychiatrist. A couple things I would ask, how long have you been going to this particular Psyc. Doctor? Is there anything he/she has said that has helped you? When he/she has pointed out negative things about your behavior, have you been able to look at it objectively? I remember my first Psyc doctor, I absolutely hated him that was until I started really looking at myself and what he was saying. I grew more after that. I have only had one Psyc doctor I stopped seeing because with each visit I ended up not being able to find something I needed to work on and nothing positive was said. My belief is that with every visit I should walk away with something that I need to look at that is going to help me grow. If not, I have wasted my time, his time and money. I also believe that with each visit something even if it is small, needs to be positive about what I am doing or what direction I am heading. I hope this helps you out. It is hard when we have to look at ourselves in true light. If I can help with anything please let me know. Beautyoutofashes54
jessekay
jessekay
I've been seeing him for at least 6 years I guess within that time frame you really ought to know me on a personal side but I think I can just take the fact that I have changed continue going on a good path cuz I don't just want to give up now and yes I may not have him from very much longer he might go on retirement but I am fortunate I guess you could say it's tough love on his part cuz he's the professional
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