Posted by Racer on September 11, 2004, at 14:03:14
In reply to Re: My therapist terminated me by an email-what to, posted by alexis6 on September 10, 2004, at 23:26:09
I'm so glad to read this update, Alexis, both because you did see another therapist, and because she said what I thought as soon as I read your first post!
Recently, I read something in a journal for psychiatrists. It was in an article about treating anorexics, and it said that many pdocs treating patients with both anorexia and a history of sexual abuse have such strong personal feelings towards the patient, they need to refer the patient elsewhere. While the article was focussed on actual treatment, that theme was a very strong secondary echo within it, with explicit mentions throughout of, "make sure you're not reacting to your own feelings here, and here, and here..."
And, having experienced something where the doctor didn't refer me away and probably should have, let me say that, no matter how badly he did it, you're lucky he had enough self-awareness to do so at all. I'm so sorry it hurts so much, because I can imagine quite well what you're probably going through, but I'm very glad you have another therapist, and that she's already showing herself to be a good fit for you.
Best luck, Alexis, and best hopes for the future.
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