Cptsd And Bad Shrinks

[Linda Lee Bogard - King]

Christy, I would feel rage if a therapist said this to me... it was bad enough one said, "your life is monstrous." Find a someone else for sure.... you are one of many of us who have gone through bad ones....

 

[Christy]

Dear Linda,

Monstrous?? Oh brother...so sorry for you. Not helpful. Yep. I did feel rage. It's horrible when you try to get help and it makes your PTSD worse! I told the therapist this when I fired her. Best, Chris

 

[OKRADLAK]

Hi Christy-----yes there are so many bad ones out there. But there are a lot of good ones. The thing is, that it's hard to go by your gut when you need help. I have ignored a lot of the bad ones out of desperation.

 

[Christy]

Dear Okradlak,

So very true about the gut. I hope you have found some solace and someone good to talk with. Best, Chris

 

[yomama]

Hi Christy,
I'm also a PTSD sufferer from events in childhood and adulthood. I'm also a recently graduated therapist working with adolescents and families with trauma. One thing I realized through my training to become a therapist is that most therapists don't have a f*king clue how to work with trauma. I completely agree the "treatment" you received is offensive and harmful. I'm in the same boat, looking for a competent therapist that's a "good fit" with my personality... it's an irritating process to say the least.

 

[Christy]

Dear Yomama,

Thanks for the validation. Like most PTSDers I can't handle hidden agendas. I feel them present, but nobody will fess up. Makes me absolutely zonkers. I hope you find someone who can listen compassionately and help you through the rough times. And congratulations on your graduation. Not easy to do with PTSD!!! So brave. Best, Chris

 

[yomama]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm with you on the hidden agendas...and now that I know more about therapist theory and practice, I've probably become the biggest pain-in-the-ass client there is. :)

 

[BloomInWinter]

I'm with you on the hidden agendas...I've probably become the biggest pain-in-the-ass client there is. :)

Oh, I think I could give you a run for your money....



 

[yomama]

Glad to know I'm in good company :)

 

[Froggie]

Bloom & yomama, been there and have to admit the Ts and psys I met were on their toes with me. I knew to much about that domain. So when they didn't feel well, they did the right thing, they would call me and cancel and reschedule a new appointment. It's a defeat for them having a T as a patient. And they were humble enough to tell me that they didn't know everything. I'm more specialized with the unconscious part of the reality of traumas, whereas most are not, they were formed to work with just the conscious part.

 

[Christy]

Dear Froggie,

Never entered my mind they didn't know how to treat unconscious reality of trauma!

 

[jimmy-joe]

What is the unconscious reality of trauma?