Not being listened to.

[macbeth]

I see a counsellor once a fortnight and she suggested I talk to Dr and psyc for a review of meds as I suffer more with panic. Well I was dismissed by both and even worse they seem to think they know whats wrong with me even when I try telling them the opposite. Im more depressed they told me even though i repeatedly tell them im paralysed with fear all the time and depression is the result of cronic paranoia and aniexty My daughter was treated the same way earlier this year. I guess I'm just so frustrated at not being listened to. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Strugglingsaks]

dont even get me started. it took me forever to actually see a doctor to discuss medication and the doctor put me on some meds and shoved me out the door completely disregarding my trying to talk to him about what was wrong.

wish they understood how much harm that causes

 

[macbeth]

Yup. I'm terrified of even speaking so I wish they understood it's taken years of therapy just for me to open up. To be shot down for doing so is devastating

 

[EveHarrington]

Sadly, there are a lot of bad and not so good docs out there. Sometimes you have to shop around until you find a good one. Are these docs pushing antidepressants on you? Are you opposed to antidepressants even though they treat anxiety for some? :hug:

 

[Abstract]

Totally relate. ?

 

[macbeth]

I'm not opposed to the anti depressants Eve but I'm tired of being told what my primary concerns are when I say the opposite

 

[MyWillow]

Not being heard is a massive trigger for me. So when I AM heard I know I’ve found a brilliant treating T/psydoc/GP. I’m fortunate to have all 3 - more through luck than anything else. Follow your gut instinct on this and seek out someone new.

 

[EveHarrington]

Sorry, I misunderstood.

I’d try to find someone who will listen to your concerns. Not every doctor believes that it’s a matter of fixing the depression as it’s what causes anxiety. I’m like you in that fixing the anxiety staves off the depression. Since I’ve been on meds to help my anxiety, I haven’t had any bad depressive episodes.

I hope you can find someone who will validate you.