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Hi everyone, my name's Tayla and I'm 20.
Firstly, sorry for posting a couple of times. I'm just new to these BB Forums, and I'm just trying to interact with people and try to support others any way I can, well I try to. Plus asking questions myself.
Anyway, my question is:
How would a Psychiatrist (I have one of my own who I'm happy and comfortable with) comfort a distressed person? So crying for example? I see my Psychiatrist on Telehealth which is basically Skype, and surprisingly I haven't cried in front of him yet, because I try to be strong and hide it although I tell him everything, more than my GP actually because I feel more comfortable with him.
He's always polite and caring towards me which means so much. It's surprising that considering how stressed I am, that I haven't cried. So what I mean by what would a Psychiatrist do and how would they comfort a patient in distress, is would they try and reassure them/tell them it's okay to cry, things like that?
Or if in person would they hold the patient's hand, perhaps hug them, give them tissues? I've never actually met my Psychiatrist in person because he's in Sydney and I'm in regional Victoria, so it's about a 6 hour drive, not sure how long to fly. But I would like to try and arrange to see him in person one day for an appointment, do you think he'd do that? I don't see why not because after all I'm still a patient of his.
My apologies for these stupid questions. Maybe one day I'll cry because I'm pretty sensitive and weak, and see the outcome. With the vibe I get from him with his caring, kind, professional manner, I think he'd just hug me and give me a tissue or hold my hand in person, and try to make me feel better (he tries to make me feel better anyway).
I'd appreciate if people can answer this, and not judge please. I know they're silly questions and I'm sorry 😞 Please help.
Thank you,
Tayla xx
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Hi there,
To TheBigBlue and to Tayla - please do not be sorry for posting - this is what the forums are here for.
TheBigBlue - I do think it would be helpful to have your own post, or even to copy/paste. Not necessarily because it's in the wrong thread but then we can have one that focuses on you and then even get some other support from the community. People click on this thread because it says Psychiatrist Questions but if you have your own you would probably more likely to get some extra support.
I am so sorry to hear about what you went through as a kid. It makes sense that you don't see it as abuse because it was just what you knew at the time, even if you had a sense it might be wrong. I feel frustrated your mum didn't stick up for you but I wonder if maybe it was her way of 'if I don't acknowledge it, I don't have to see how awful/disgusting/unfair it is'. I could be totally off track here, but I'm guessing the only one that might be able to offer you some insight is your psychologist.
Even if what I'm saying isn't helpful at all, I hope that you know it's okay to be here and get things off your chest. There will always be someone to listen and turn to here.
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Hi everyone, thanks for your replies here.
TheBigBlue, you don't need to be sorry, as romantic_thi3f said, that's what the forums are for. I hope you're alright.
The questions I asked here are silly and unncessary so my apologies, I regret making this thread, but oh well. Thanks for the replies everyone and not judging me.
Take care all.
Tayla
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Keeping to one thread makes it easier for members to keep up with Tayla's story, and saves having to repeat information.
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