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Posted by alan7065 on October 27, 2009, at 17:12:27
I'm worried. I had been laid off at a professional job because of the economy. However, my supervisor had told someone he wished he had seen more from me. Anyways, I had gone to my therapist and told him I might then lose my unemployment because I hadn't searched for jobs and UI had called me in to check. He said I should go on disability because he saw a pattern of not meeting standards. I had lost a job prior to this after two years for making lots of errors during the busy holiday season. I mean, I held the job for two years, making 50,000. I know i have problems with anxiety and depression. He said because of childhood abuse and trauma, I alternate between panic and learned helpless, neither being very effective at dealing with my responsibilities. I am so sad and discouraged. I start a new job this week and his saying this to me makes me feel doomed. Is it possible he said this because I was jobless and he thought I would lose my unemployment? Was he just being practical or does he really think I should give up? And does one therapists comment mean he is right? I understand you all don't know me and you are not doctors but any positive comments would be appreciated. I am diagnosed with depression and anxiety by the way and am on Pristiq.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 27, 2009, at 22:05:36
In reply to question about a therapist'sdiagnosis, posted by alan7065 on October 27, 2009, at 17:12:27
Hi Alan,
I don't know. I'm kinda' stumped by what your therapist said. I've never heard that type of advice given. I hear you say you have anxiety and depression--but I'm not convinced that what your therapist says is correct nor helpful to you as a client of his or hers.
I don't know your history, how long you've been with your therapist, how many meds you have tried.... Many people here have childhood trauma and abuse and they are not told such advice (at least to my knowledge). I'd be very upset if my therapist said that to me. I'd ask for an explanation asap.
And btw, some people do not respond to pristiq. Are you doing pristiq monotherapy?
Don't know if this is helpful or not--.
very best wishes, and I hope your new job goes well,
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Posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2009, at 0:28:13
In reply to Re: question about a therapist'sdiagnosis » alan7065, posted by floatingbridge on October 27, 2009, at 22:05:36
Welcome to babble. You might want to post this on psychology board also? Pristiq how does it work for you heard it was smoother than effexor any truth in that? Love Phillipa
Posted by zzzz7 on October 29, 2009, at 0:43:21
In reply to question about a therapist'sdiagnosis, posted by alan7065 on October 27, 2009, at 17:12:27
Therapists can be really destructive, as we give them our innermost thoughts and fears. I've seen this destructive capacity first-hand. But none of them is infallible (not by a longshot). The comment sounds pretty insensitive to me. Some therapists are always trying to read chaos into your earlier life because their worldview consists of early-life chaos leading to all or nearly all future actions.
If I were you, I'd think about seeing another therapist, one that might be more supportive. But that's just me.
Good luck, though.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on October 30, 2009, at 20:05:09
In reply to Re: question about a therapist'sdiagnosis, posted by zzzz7 on October 29, 2009, at 0:43:21
I think your therapist is a jerk
How dare he/she tell you to go on disability when you want to work
Get a job you are comfortable with and tell your supervisor you appreciate on-going assessments so that you can do your best
then you won't have to worry
tell your therapist to take a long walk off a short pier
Posted by floatingbridge on October 30, 2009, at 21:34:54
In reply to Re: question about a therapist'sdiagnosis, posted by elanor roosevelt on October 30, 2009, at 20:05:09
Elenor, I LOVE your answer. I wish I had had the confidence to write it!
Right on.
Alan, how are you doing?
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