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@gingerw It seemed absolutely strange to me. She didn't asked me if I mind it at all. I understand maybe she couldn't leave her alone at home, it's ok, but somehow I couldn't talk about my problems there. She could at least ask, but she acted like there is nothing uncommon.
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Jan, I've been following your discussion and I want to encourage you to find another therapist. It was very inappropriate for her to have anyone else in the room while you are there for a session. Is she a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a counselor/MSW? If she is a psychiatrist, she is really only there to prescribe medication, not for counseling. I have had my best counseling with MSW's and psychologists. At any rate, please search for a new counselor. The one you have is clearly not helpful for you.
When I was in talk therapy, I had to see 3 different counselors before I found the one I had good rapport with. Just like with medication, we all react differently to the same med. The same is even more true for talk therapy. The first thing that must be established is a feeling of safety, i.e., that you can trust this other person with your deepest, darkest fears or thoughts. It takes time to develop the feelings of safety. However, you have to find a person with whom you feel comfortable before you can develop trust.
Also, I wouldn't recommend that you start in group therapy at this time since you are having a hard time sharing your feelings. That can happen after you have been able to share with a good therapist and are feeling more confident about your feelings.
My thoughts and recommendations are offered from my 30 years of experience as a patient, as well as a Support Group Network Full Facilitator for 7 years. I am not a licensed professional though, so be sure to check what I'm saying here against your own experience and intuition. I recommend NAMI as a group through which to find a therapist possibly. I will continue to participate in this thread and welcome exchanging posts with you if you wish. I think I have been where you are, and there is a way to move through it to a better place and a happier life. I hope to hear from you.
Hi, @theotherone - just wanted to check in and see how things are going for you lately?
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@theotherone If that dr is part of a medical group, you may want to let the administrator know what happened. Or your local medical society. There must be some guidelines for expectations.
Ginger