Posted by katekite on June 4, 2002, at 13:25:48
In reply to Re: canada » katekite, posted by Beliala on June 3, 2002, at 17:35:29
A therapist would understand that you weren't at a point yet where you could function well enough to work to change towards assertiveness. They would be supportive and would help in whatever way they could. They would help you get through this nasty guinea pig feeling of trying meds. I think the fact that you think you can't use one, clearly shows that you could.
Don't worry too much about all this. You are on the right track... you are here reading and you are taking a med that may yet help. You are concerned about your meds which is good. And you have learned you need to give meds more time, which is good.
It's fine for you to shoot down my suggestions. They are just suggestions and I'm not going to be hurt or anything: I spout off a lot and sound like I'm totally convinced about things, but then there is the fact that you know yourself and probably know what you need better than others.
Having said that, I do think it sounds like a counselor of some sort would be a supportive addition to your safety net. A psychiatrist is great for meds and may be able to be supportive but generally they don't have as much time as we need when things are rough. Consider asking your psychiatrist for the name of a therapist he/she thinks is good. It might be good to have another person to talk to face to face, even if you don't feel up to major changes. You can always quit going if it seems to hurt.
Hang in there,
kate
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