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I walked out of group therapy because

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I quit group therapy and the hospital can kiss my ass! Today at group therapy, a therapist told me I couldn't have my relaxation music on at a low level, but my friend last week got to play her CD player in group and the therapist was dancing to ZZTOP. I guess my friend's illness was more important than mine, and there's nothing that I can do about that! She even has the same diagnosis as me! Also instead of doing group a few sessions last week; a couple therapists would BS about shit and their life experiences. I go to therapy, to get COPING SKILLS not to hear about their dang lives! I still have the hives but they are not as bad. I tried to complain about the descrimination that the one therapist did to me. If one person in group should have their music on, they all should be allowed. I tried to complain to the administrator about the one therapist's behavior but he didn't care. He told me I had to work it out with my therapist. Well, I have no lamictal because I can't take it anymore and I won't be able to see my pdoc until the end of the month. All I have is my seraquel. When I see my pdoc, I will be getting some nerve pills and a new stabilizer. I will be talkting to her in almost two weeks! Group therapy where I live sucks monkey balls. Anyone got any sound advice for me, no punns please.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Group Therapy is odd cause it's almost like forcing people into a room.All different souls with varying stages of BP etc.Everyone wants their own needs seen to.

That's not the same as online.
dobiedots
dobiedots
why is he/she allowing music to begin with? It's supposed to be a group session of TALKIING! This leader sounds like a flake.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Where is ZAR?
I would go BACK to group and play my music again. And I would also ask the therapist why they bring their problems to group. If she asks you to turn it off, ask why so n so could play her music? And does she have a problem with you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
group therapy never worked for me. I have tried it all and this site has helped me more than anything. I am thankful for all of you...I hope you start to feel better soon...jen
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
That's why I left. The therapist favors people in her group and others are better and she thinks in more need than other people, and in a few group sessions was caught. I think she did get written up that week for her BS, but why they won't let me complain about her descrimination in letting one patient play music over another, so I got mad and left. I have no idea what to do now, except not go back to damn therapy. I wouldn't have been there if it weren't for my stupid therapist at home anyway. She's gotten caught irresponsibly leading her groups a couple of times. I dunno. I complained to my pdoc that in a couple sessions they were bsing about their lives instead of doing therapy and descriminated me against others in listening to music. The therapist's that led the group's favorite music is ZZTOP, and I guess because I wasn't playing it, I wasn't important enough.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I quit going to group it took up allot of time and wasn't all that helpfull for the same reasons, I get allot more from seeing my tdoc. You have to find what helps you not what people tell you you should do.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I played in a music therapy group with fellow nutters.
Everyone playing their own crap simultaneously.

I think it's called Jazz.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'd definitely tell the group leader to suck farts! Do you have the option to go to therapy on your own? I'm sorry you're going through this. Stay strong.
deleted_user
deleted_user
the therapist dancing to ZZtop??!! I'm sorry but that is hilarious. And then you can't have your relaxation music? I say don't look back; therapist sounds like an assclown. Hope you can find a better one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh but before you do leave for good, promise me that you will bring in a boombox and start playing herbie hancock and dance the Robot and top it off with some Run DMC whilst doing a breakdance backspin? That's the only truly appropriate response to this insane situation.
deleted_user
deleted_user
another option might be "Footloose" invoking heavy Kevin Bacon moves. Just a thought.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ooooh, how about a little 'baby got back'. That's too funny!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
oops sorry just saw the no jokes rule. Although seriously, I'll bet if you did go through with it you would have the time of your life and would actually show just how retarded that therapy session is.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes, baby got back. Perhaps BPP, we can all join you and be the effing Kids from Fame and do a mental illness dance sequence in your therapists' face. That sounds mega=healing. God I want to right now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It sounds like a circus to me! I was once told that we can only get as healthy as our therapist is! So what's that telling you? Move on.
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