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Wrong words at the wrong time from an imature therapist

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I was confident I would never be suicidal again for years and I still am not. Since the beginning of this month however, the phrase from a therapist I was seeing for several years made me realize I can go back to that state without God's special help. My male psychiatrist makes me feel sick now and my therapist turned out to be a non clinical psychologist. License is not everything, but therapists and pharmacists (especially those in their 30s and above) can be the worst kind of comedicals out there where I live. Does anybody relate?

(In honor of my psychiatrist, he never came after me or anything. He seems to believe he can heal me by attracting me to him though which makes me feel sick. Otherwise he is the kindest and dedicated psychiatrist I've ever seen. )
 
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I don't know. I only recently sought medical attention and haven't seen the doctor yet. I went to the first appointment which was to assess my condition, but I haven't been given any medication yet. That comes in my next appointment I think.

I'm not looking for any miracle at the clinic though. I will go there because I have to, in order to please the requirements of this world, but in reality my real hope is in fellowship and faith. I believe that is my best medicine.
 
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Suicide is kind of infectious and maybe psychiatric clinics or hospitals are the worst place in the world.

I've also started considering applying for another disability this month.

Have to go now, but thanks for your quick response. (-:
 
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I was confident I would never be suicidal again for years and I still am not. Since the beginning of this month however, the phrase from a therapist I was seeing for several years made me realize I can go back to that state without God's special help. My male psychiatrist makes me feel sick now and my therapist turned out to be a non clinical psychologist. License is not everything, but therapists and pharmacists (especially those in their 30s and above) can be the worst kind of comedicals out there where I live. Does anybody relate?

(In honor of my psychiatrist, he never came after me or anything. He seems to believe he can heal me by attracting me to him though which makes me feel sick. Otherwise he is the kindest and dedicated psychiatrist I've ever seen. )

It is not appropriate for any health professional to encourage you to be attracted to him or her; seriously, not professional and not ethical.

This is a massive red flag; can you find someone else?
 
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If he wants to attract you to him, that sounds really damn weird. I'd go to someone else. That doesn't sound professional or healthy at all, no matter how kind or nice.

It is not appropriate for any health professional to encourage you to be attracted to him or her; seriously, not professional and not ethical.

This is a massive red flag; can you find someone else?

The psychiatrist knows my discomfort and allows me to see a pharmacist he's hired who specializes in psychiatric drugs who I believe knows how to prescribe meds better than general psychiatrists. It seems psychiatrists with conscience are hesitant to prescribe meds in general which is lot better than prescribing anything as requested. The psychiatrist is providing a pretty advanced treatment by hiring a special pharmacist.

The therapist also greatly help me sort out my past, but that's everything she's good at. I need to talk about the present and the future. I can't risk trusting her or even any psychologists any more.

My insomnia got a little better after seeing a pharmacist so as soon as it settles, I may better seek a lady psychiatrist which will be a difficult thing since I've never heard of psychiatrists working with special pharmacists. My insomnia could easily worsen.

What a depressing post this is. It makes me laugh...
 
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The psychiatrist knows my discomfort and allows me to see a pharmacist he's hired who specializes in psychiatric drugs who I believe knows how to prescribe meds better than general psychiatrists. It seems psychiatrists with conscience are hesitant to prescribe meds in general which is lot better than prescribing anything as requested. The psychiatrist is providing a pretty advanced treatment by hiring a special pharmacist.

The therapist also greatly help me sort out my past, but that's everything she's good at. I need to talk about the present and the future. I can't risk trusting her or even any psychologists any more.

My insomnia got a little better after seeing a pharmacist so as soon as it settles, I may better seek a lady psychiatrist which will be a difficult thing since I've never heard of psychiatrists working with special pharmacists. My insomnia could easily worsen.

What a depressing post this is. It makes me laugh...

If you are in the US, look for a new doctor now. Pharmacists are not legally allowed to prescribe medicine and shouldn't because although they know the medicine, they are not taught to treat the human body. A nurse practitioner (NP) and a physician assistant (PA) are legally allowed to prescribe medicine but not a pharmacist. And the bit about you finding the doctor attractive is VERY inappropriate UNETHICAL behavior and talk. He could ( and maybe should ) lose his license over talk like that. There is a reason why your doctor associates with therapists who are not licensed...and that should be a red flag. Licensing does matter in that it requires the therapist to meet a certain level of integrity and can be held accountable for that integrity. I am sorry that you find yourself in this situation but please look around before it becomes a dangerous situation for you instead of just an "uncomfortable" one. Also, consider reporting the doctor to the state and letting his peer decide if he is safe to be seeing patients.
 
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I was confident I would never be suicidal again for years and I still am not. Since the beginning of this month however, the phrase from a therapist I was seeing for several years made me realize I can go back to that state without God's special help. My male psychiatrist makes me feel sick now and my therapist turned out to be a non clinical psychologist. License is not everything, but therapists and pharmacists (especially those in their 30s and above) can be the worst kind of comedicals out there where I live. Does anybody relate?

(In honor of my psychiatrist, he never came after me or anything. He seems to believe he can heal me by attracting me to him though which makes me feel sick. Otherwise he is the kindest and dedicated psychiatrist I've ever seen. )

Hi,

Your therapists don't sound very healthy and could be causing more damage than anything else. Is it possible for you to get a new therapist that can maintain boundary issues, treat you respectfully, and help you work on your problems?

Faithfully,
 
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