Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I have been seen my therapist/psychotherapist for abouta year now. I went to see him on a freinds recommendation and where I had just lost my Dad I was in a very fragile state, so just getting that far to talk to someone was huge. But now that some time has passed I feel like he's not giving me the support I need...he's not like harsh but I feel like I need someone whos more compassionate and will work with me more. I also deal with ADHD and I'm trying to get him to help me more with that and he wasn't too responsive. I also lost my job recently and I actually felt nervous about telling him because I thought he would be mad at me ...
But I'm like how do I switch after a year? Anyone else been in this same or simliar situation? This is harder than a breakup!
But I'm like how do I switch after a year? Anyone else been in this same or simliar situation? This is harder than a breakup!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
But if you are finding yourself not feeling the support you need, and particularly, are afraid of his anger, you may need to start seeing another one.
However, first, I would suggest you tell your therapist those two things....because there is also the possibility of something called "transference" going on -- where you may be actually coming up against some repressed emotions from your past, that you are now feeling towards your therapist.
If your therapist has worked well for you so far, and has not done anything inappropriate, give him a chance first to help you explore those feelings.
If it still doesn't feel right, then it's time to just tell him you feel your time with him is over, and you need to move on.
Or, that you just need a break from therapy for a while, to see how you do.
You are not obliged to go back if you don't want to, and you may find that after a break, you do want to go back. So don't burn any bridges until you are sure you're done.
I used to worry about making my therapist mad or disappointed in me. I've learned after many years and many therapist that they are trained to remain objective and they have told me this when I have confided my concern.
This took a big load off of me since I am so self conscious.
If you find a DR who gets mad or judges you, this should be cause to change. After all we have parents for that :)
All the same when you have told him everything he needs to know to help you if you feel you are not progressing, tell him that.
My last therapist told me after a couple of years that he was beginning to feel his lack of experince with bipolar illness was slowing my progress. Obviously I agreed with him.
Good luck :)
The only other time I've had to leave a therapist or Pdoc is when I moved.
I think the difficult thing (in my experience) is not placing therapists on a pedistal - like they are better than us because they are professionals. Thing is, they are human too. Try to believe in yourself. You deserve a good therapist. And, ultimately, you don't have to see this person again, so no worries!! :)
Good luck! You can do it!!! HUGS!