Is It Time to Quit Mental Health Treatment?
Question by Sigh: Is it time to quit mental health treatment?
I was diagnosed with depression a year and half ago after a suicide attempt. Since then I have gone to therapy, tried different medications etc. I still haven’t found the right combo of meds so I told my therapist (and will tell my doctor) that I no longer want medications. When I told my therapist she immediately told me that I didn’t want to get better…I am still annoyed by what she said. I mean is that really all the mental health has to offer is drugs? What ever happen working on what’s bothering me? I am at a crossroads, should I find another therapist and start fresh? Quit all together? I am leaning towards quitting, I find this whole process to be extremely frustrating.
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Answer by Giggles-for-life
I feel ya. I have anxiety/OCD/eating disorder issues and have been to so many therapists I can’t even count. I have also been told to get on medications, and that if I don’t, I will never get better. This is extremely frustrating to me, and although I find nothing wrong with medications in certain situations, I do feel as if they are just a “quick-fix.”
But honestly, you cannot give up. I know how frustrating it can be to find a therapist you connect with, but trust me. There IS someone out there for you, you just have to keep looking.
Best wishes
Answer by Buni
If your gut is telling you something doesn’t feel right, I would listen to that feeling.
Without having been there, it sounds like your therapist should be more willing to
work with you to find the combination of methods that works best for YOU.
Not saying her behavior was right, but there are some reasons for not wanting to get better: change is scary. At least in my personal experience, it is.
Maybe you can confront your therapist about what she said and work it out.
Whatever you decide, here’s a list I’ve found to be helpful on the traits that a therapist should have:
“How to Choose a Therapist”
http://www.zurinstitute.com/choosing.html