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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 190959" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Personally, I want a therapist who isn't willing to take my word for things at first. That's too easy and it is too easy to lie and too many patients do exactly that. This man sounds like he is thorough and that's good.</p><p> </p><p>As I said, I prefer that my therapist go in with some doubts. I much prefer that to someone who takes my word for whatever I say. The doubting Thomas who checks what facts can be checked is a step ahead. He will find out that I'm truthful, forthright and a straight shooter. Saves a lot of time in the long run. The one who does no checking is going to have to listen to the words and body language and try to determine if I'm playing games or in total denial about some things. </p><p> </p><p>I have little respect for someone I can walk all over. If you're going to treat me, you better be able to wade through any BS and if I think I can get away with it, I'm not going to dig into the things that hurt. So, I like that he wasn't willing to just accept your word for it. I know I wouldn't like the fact that someone didn't take my word for things but to me that's far better than the dolt who just believes me blindly. I know I'm not lying but the therapist is a stranger. He doesn't.</p><p> </p><p>I adore my therapist back home and still call him when I'm having problems. I HATED him my first 5 visits. He questioned everything I said. I found him rude, condescending and arrogant. I had no choice, though -- it was him or no one due to my insurance -- and even a jerk was better than nothing at that time. I am so glad I stuck with him. He took no guff from me. He cared and gave me great advice and comfort when I needed it. He still does.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 190959, member: 3626"] Personally, I want a therapist who isn't willing to take my word for things at first. That's too easy and it is too easy to lie and too many patients do exactly that. This man sounds like he is thorough and that's good. As I said, I prefer that my therapist go in with some doubts. I much prefer that to someone who takes my word for whatever I say. The doubting Thomas who checks what facts can be checked is a step ahead. He will find out that I'm truthful, forthright and a straight shooter. Saves a lot of time in the long run. The one who does no checking is going to have to listen to the words and body language and try to determine if I'm playing games or in total denial about some things. I have little respect for someone I can walk all over. If you're going to treat me, you better be able to wade through any BS and if I think I can get away with it, I'm not going to dig into the things that hurt. So, I like that he wasn't willing to just accept your word for it. I know I wouldn't like the fact that someone didn't take my word for things but to me that's far better than the dolt who just believes me blindly. I know I'm not lying but the therapist is a stranger. He doesn't. I adore my therapist back home and still call him when I'm having problems. I HATED him my first 5 visits. He questioned everything I said. I found him rude, condescending and arrogant. I had no choice, though -- it was him or no one due to my insurance -- and even a jerk was better than nothing at that time. I am so glad I stuck with him. He took no guff from me. He cared and gave me great advice and comfort when I needed it. He still does. [/QUOTE]
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