Do you think I came across as a negative force to my pdoc today?
I feel like slime.
I was the one who brought up starting day treatment at my appt today because I don’t have a therapist any longer. She brought it up in the past but I declined because I had therapist at the time and I was anxious.
As I rule I don’t like to tell people what they should feel, but I feel adamant that you should not feel bad about having a voice in your own care.
You told your psych what you would like, and they agreed. Nothing to feel slimy about.
I am confused why that would make you feel bad…it’s a win for you…just accept it I guess.
Oh my gosh! I cannot thank you both enough @Squanchy and @jukebox
I was feeling so ick about bringing up what I felt would be good for me. I felt I did something wrong.
So I really appreciate the support.
I’m glad I could offer support! I’m always vocal in my care. At the end of the day we have to be our own biggest advocate. Never feel bad for telling your treatment team what you want in your care. My treatment team is good at listening to my wishes, sometimes they tell me we are going in another direction if I suggest something that isn’t the best option (mostly when I’m manic and have far out there ideas,) but I always feel heard and have never regretted speaking up.
Advocating for a patient-centred approach? Thats what the whole global-psychiatric system is meant to be based on. You are doing your part - let them catch up with health standards 