blueskies4

Hi!

I've been on medications for allergies, asthma, and hypothyroidism for years. I have had a variety of other medical problems too and am dealing with the appropriate specialists in those areas...some tests still pending.

I have been experiencing some problems with panic attacks, social phobias, exhaustion, etc. I know that it is recommended that I see both a psychiatrist and psychologist. After 3 hours of revealing just about everything about my family life, frustrations with career, etc., the psychologist said, "Do you think it all goes back to your childhood?"

I was wondering if I should return to this person or not, but decided to give it one more shot. The psychologist wants my permission to talk to all of my doctors (and for me, that's a lot). I told her that I wasn't ready to do it at this time because I have tests, etc. outstanding and I wanted to have all of the information first, before giving her any permission. I know that, if necessary, the psychiatrist and psychologist might need to talk to decide the best course of action for me. However, I told her that I thought it was the psychiatrist's decision as to whether she was involved and she agreed!!!

Well, we spent 40 minutes out of the hour discussing her right to have my permission now to talk to all of my doctors. I won't do it now. To me that would be like giving her primary physician status and she isn't a medical doctor. I have been completely open. For the remainder of that hour, I tried to discuss a topic that was of immediate concern, but felt it was a waste of time. (I could give myself the same advice.)

She seems unwilling to really give any effort to treating me, unless I give her the permission she wants. I am unwilling to do this, at least at this time. (I have undergone some counseling before and haven't had this request.)

Obviously, I don't plan on returning to her. I feel cheated out of money, time, and effort.