Hi Katie,

It's pretty sad when you don't feel comfortable saying what you think and finding acceptance/validation with a 'shrink'.

Finding the right mental health practitioner can be difficult, but well worth it in the end. Hopefully, the one your OT has recommended will work out better for you. Keep searching til you find someone that you click with.

Wait isn't a psychotherapist suppose to get inside your head and figure things out? Huh guess he's just a trumpt up military dr lol. I have seen many drs that say its all in my head. Well it kind of is seeing as the nerves in my knee and leg are sending false distress signals to my head lol. Except he is suppose to talk to you not patronize you about your condition. I am seriously thinking of talking to a psych through the military about whats going on because this 1 minute fine then breaking down because I hurt so bad and no one really knows what im going through. Even my awesome husband. Don't let one jerk (I would use another word but trying not to curse in writing or out loud cause of little ears lol) turn you off from getting answers and help. Take it from someone that has been doing this for almost 10 yrs. I have been fighting to get answers. I finally found some. Now to get more answers. Keep your head up and if he's an a... I mean jerk fart on him get someone that is better and DESERVES you as a patient.

Thanks for all the replies. I have had CRPS for around 25 years now but it has only been really bad for the last few years. I am glad I am not alone in having bad experiences with Dr's. I made me feel that I was the problem but after all of you guys great replies I can say it is not me it is the small minded idiot of a psyc. I see a psychiatrist my OT has referred me too, I have a lot of confidence in my OT so fingers crossed for this guy. Thanks again

I suggest you pirnt out these and take them along with you, insist they read them first
http://www.rsdhope.org/crps-symptoms.html
http://www.ozrsd.org/forum/kb.php?mode=article&k=4