Any one else have this issue??

Alright, first off, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nicki. Anyway, I just started seeing a psychiatrist in March of this year. Well, in the past I've felt uneasy about his way of approaching and talking to me. He tends to mock a lot of what I say and/or am concerned about. But what upset me the most was that today he basically said he thought I've been lying to him. I can't remember lying to him YET. I was livid . It's just, first off even if he thought I was (which I'm NOT) he didn't have to say that. That makes me question whether or not I want to tell him anything anymore ....

I'm not completely anti-psych. I just have yet to find someone I truly TRUST.... Anyone else having this problem?

Hi,

What did you say to him when he accused you of lying? If you did not reply at all, then make sure you say something the next time. If my therapist accused me of lying, then I would stand up to her and tell her - in a loud voice - that I wasn't lying. In life, one must always stand up for themselves and never let people 'tell' you who you are.

Kevin

I couldn't say anything, I was shocked that he actually told me that. I emailed him about it later, and I plan on discussing it in our next appointment. I'm tired of him, I'm simply going to tell him, either he can respect me, or I'll find another psychiatrist. That really made me mad. I don't feel he had a right to accuse me. Anyway, I think I made the best choice for me in waiting, cause at that time if I had tried to defend myself I would have probably end up going off and going too far. At least I have these two weeks to put my thoughts together before I talk to him. But I'm seriously considering seeing someone else. Thank you for your reply.

Okay, no problem, and I was going to highlight a fact that you've already realised: You now have the time to piece-together what you want to say to him the next time. Be prepared for anger, should it arrive, as at least if you are prepared for it you will be able to manage it better. The moment you speak with rage in your vice would be the moment your doc would lose respect for you further.

Kevin

Dear Bipolar,

Trust your instincts, if the therapeutic relationship doesnt feel right find another psychiatrist. There are plenty to choose from. Don't be intimidated because he is some "fancy" professional. Like any profession psychiatry has its' good and bad.