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One irony of mental health services is that the people who most need the help are often not in a position to use the services optimally; it is perfectly valid t
by jfb 13y ago
One irony of mental health services is that the people who most need the help are often not in a position to use the services optimally; it is perfectly valid to break up with your therapist if they're not helpful. In fact, it should be encouraged, but doing so can be really stressful.
This is not to tar the professionals with some kind of pseudo-Scientology crackpottery; they exist somewhere in the n-dimensional space of competence, authority, ability, &c. as everybody else; but that there can be dissonance between the treater and the treated is not a reason to give up on the whole idea.
- jared314 13y agoAnother irony is, the act of seeking mental health services can, in some cases, be used against you in future medical, legal, and employment situations. This might also explain why so many people, while being supportive of professional mental health services, seek alternatives.
- pacaro 13y agoThis this is both ridiculous and, unfortunately, true. If it is a concern for you, you can ask that your therapist not take notes, then there is nothing physical to subpoena.
- jared314 13y agoI have not heard that suggestion before. I have heard to not use your medical insurance, or credit cards, and avoid a formal diagnosis. I believe the service provider is required by law to keep records for their legal liability, but that will depend on the laws covering your area (e.g. state and federal laws for US).