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Feeling unheard by Psych dr.

kayleen86
kayleen86

I have recently started back in counseling which seems to be flaring up my symptoms and now that I've flared them up I'm struggling to calm them back down. My counselor suggested I be more open with my psych dr so I decided to listen and was more open but my dr literally acted annoyed by me showing emotion and I'm so sick of Dr's that have absolutely horrific bedside manner. She has me trying trintellix again which makes me sick every time I take it! It's just so frustrating trying to get help from people who literally could care less about my issues! Thanks for listening anyone who reads this! I'm trying to be calm and understanding but I hate when medical professionals make me feel like a freak it just makes me so angry and I'm struggling to control my emotions so it's hard.

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I'm sorry that you aren't feeling heard

Do you think it would help if you write down how're you're feeling
kayleen86
kayleen86
Thanks for your kind words!
kayleen86
kayleen86
Im going to just try and stay calm through this depression and get advice from my counselor who I do trust! Its just hard being depressed when I have had about a year period of feeling better. Its scary.
GTTMbutstillme
GTTMbutstillme
Im sorry you're going through that. Depression Does suck.

Keep a thorough journal of your days and moods, things that you can and can't do during depression, and show your pdoc. I hope she listens next time.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Yes that is very frustrating. I’ve learned that psychiatrists don’t typically care too my h about feelings. They only want to hear how the meds are working. My own psychiatrist is very caring and his bedside manner is wonderful. Unfortunately I’ve learned this is not typical. I got lucky. Try not to expect to much from your psychiatrist as far as emotional validation. That’s what therapy is for imho. Still, your feelings about not being validated by your dr are valid. Remember that.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Do you have a psychiatrist?
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