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I just had a meltdown in my psychiatrists office unloading about my current situation. I had schedule...
My gosh, it's so hard when there are problems with the professional team that is supposed to help us. ESPECIALLY when going to someone for help can be such a triggering event. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I find that it can be a challenge to find any health care practitioner who is not dismissive or who does the job right. We really have to be our own advocates for our health.
I currently am fortunate to be medication free (except for some temporary meds for tendonitis - can't wait to get off of it). I rely on yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and nutritional supplements to help me with flashback management. However, medication is definitely a good choice for many. I have friends who have other health issues besides PTSD where medication gives them relief but doctors can really give a hard time because they don't know a lot about her sickness (lupus). But with medication for a mental health issue, I imagine it's even worse.
I would be so pissed if someone told me "Maybe you should! (go to the mental hospital)." I guess she thought she was putting her foot down if she thought you were trying to manipulate for meds.
You made it sound like you are currently in an abusive situation. Is that true? Have you talked to someone to plan to get out of it? Or was that in the past?