Very interesting---I like when a psychologist actually tells me what to do and gives me tips and ways to deal with certain situations and helps me directly reach my goals. I am tired of always talking about myself during sessions, though I know that is a part of how the psychologist gets to know you. The first several sessions are almost reserved for that, so after that point it's nice to get down to what I'm there for. It is also nice to vent.
I haven't really encountered a psychiatrist who put in that same amount of effort (maybe one in the several I've gone to). Psychiatrists usually have a short session and try to throw pills at me before really knowing me (which is where talking usually comes in handy). I personally think there should be more sessions before pills are discussed. There is the possibility for a wrong diagnosis if the medication aspect enters too quickly, at least from my perspective. Regardless, I know it is also good to get on medication right away in some cases.
Have you talked to your psychiatrist about what you want out of the sessions and asked if she be a little less forceful for now? It's always nice to ease into everything. I think everyone's different in how they want to approach helping themselves, and a psychiatrist should want to work with you on that. She might also say she thinks being forceful is the best way, but you could talk to her about that.
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Very interesting---I like when a psychologist actually tells me what to do and gives me tips and ways to deal with certain situations and helps me directly reach my goals. I am tired of always talking about myself during sessions, though I know that is a part of how the psychologist gets to know you. The first several sessions are almost reserved for that, so after that point it's nice to get down to what I'm there for. It is also nice to vent.
I haven't really encountered a psychiatrist who put in that same amount of effort (maybe one in the several I've gone to). Psychiatrists usually have a short session and try to throw pills at me before really knowing me (which is where talking usually comes in handy). I personally think there should be more sessions before pills are discussed. There is the possibility for a wrong diagnosis if the medication aspect enters too quickly, at least from my perspective. Regardless, I know it is also good to get on medication right away in some cases.
Have you talked to your psychiatrist about what you want out of the sessions and asked if she be a little less forceful for now? It's always nice to ease into everything. I think everyone's different in how they want to approach helping themselves, and a psychiatrist should want to work with you on that. She might also say she thinks being forceful is the best way, but you could talk to her about that.
March 16, 2010 - 5:15pmThis Comment
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