[katiek]

Hi, I was hoping someone maybe able to give me some advice. I was recently referred to a psyc for help with anxiety, depression and cognitive behaviour therapy. I have only had one appointment with him but I really don't want to go back to see him. I told him about my crps and how I have a low tolerance to medication and haven't found one that works. He said that as I have anxiety I proberly look for side effects. I informed him that in the past I have developed blisters in my mouth form endep and I was once given guinethadine which caused a anaphylactic shock, I had to carry a epipen with me for a few years. He still felt that my reactions were down to the fact I believed it would happen. I also discussed my insomnia which he informed was learnt behaviour. I sleep very well when the pain is mild and can't sleep when the pain is bad. Again I informed him of this it seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. He spent most of the time telling me about crps, most of his information was wrong on several times I corrected him which he didn't take to kindly too, I feel really uncomfortable about seeing him again. I wondered if anyone else has had problems like this and if anyone lives in perth Australia could they maybe recommended someone. Thanks

[catra121]

I don't have any recommendations on who you should see...but you need to not go back to this guy. If you don't click...he can't help you. If you don't trust him (and I don't think you should based on what you posted)...he can't help you. If he can't help you...then you shouldn't go back.

This goes for any doctor you see. Some doctors work out great for some patients and not for others. There is a chemistry there that is important and every patient has different needs both physically and emotionally that have to be met for a doctor to successfully treat them.

Take care.

[Brambledog]

What a complete jerk this guy is makes me so mad for you katiek - like you need some idiot with no idea patronising you and doing the 'it's all in your head' routine.....grrrr.......

I've seen several docs who claimed to know about CRPS but clearly didn't know it very well when it came right down to it. The problem is that it is a rare condition and few docs have the time we all do to really research it and learn about treatments etc. it's frustrating and scary though, you start to wonder who you can trust to treat you.

If you know he was wrong about you on so many levels, then ignore everything he said and find another psych who can help you deal with living with this, and not make you feel worse.

Good luck

Bram.

I had the head phsychatrist tell me the spread happened because I knew it could, told her I knew I could win the lottery so why hadn't I. Never saw her agian

[Brambledog]

Originally Posted by Kevscar

I had the head phsychatrist tell me the spread happened because I knew it could, told her I knew I could win the lottery so why hadn't I. Never saw her agian

Classic.....such stoooopid dumb doctors are the worst!

Why do they always have to turn it around and put it on US as the sufferers? Bit twisted and mean, at the very least. I had my first pain doc tell me that it was 'up to me' and 'I could beat this if I wanted to' - so of course when it carried on getting worse and spreading I felt it was my fault for not trying hard enough I know a lot more now, and have a good pain doc who rolled her eyes when I told her, but those few words (repeated several times in my few consults with the woman) caused me a lot of distress. These type of docs are why we as the patient need to do the reading and learn as much about our condition as we can.

Bram.

[katiek]

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with my OT who said not go back to him. She is going to try and refeer me to the psyc at the hospital who understands that it isnt in my head. I was really fustrated after seeing the guy it just reminded me of all the times i had seen drs that rolled their eyes and didnt beleive me. I feel alot better knowing i wont se him again

next time one of these says something like that I would say it's in my head that you weren't good enough to be a real doctor so you became a witchdoctor

[Sylmeister]

I'm glad your OT backed you up. That says a lot about your OT, a keeper I'd say. Finding the right counselor, therapist, etc. is about finding the person who can guide you to help yourself. Having people out there who shouldn't be practicing only makes finding the right caregiver for you a little harder. You have the right to reuse treatment from anyone who you feel is a threat to your receiving good care. A professional who's tarts out blaming and judging you, when they first meet you does not deserve to treat you and you don't need to feel ashamed or fearful about that, ever.

[finz]

Originally Posted by katiek

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with my OT who said not go back to him. She is going to try and refeer me to the psyc at the hospital who understands that it isnt in my head. I was really fustrated after seeing the guy it just reminded me of all the times i had seen drs that rolled their eyes and didnt beleive me. I feel alot better knowing i wont se him again

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.

[Allanira]

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.