So, about 11 days ago, I posted that I was taking the power back from my now former psychologist (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74434).

Sunday I "broke up" with her. I don't typically like confrontation, so I called her office and left a message saying, "I'm changing to someone who specializes in ADD, Thank you for the past few months. I'll be sending a check in the mail. Please invoice me for any additional balance at my home address you have on file. I hope you're having a nice day." (Yeah, that last part is a sure sign of not knowing what to say! LOL)

Anyway, last night I went for my intake session with the new psychologist. OMG, what a difference. I got more out of that hour and a half than I did in an ENTIRE THREE MONTHS with my old psychologist. Seriously.

He is engaging and interactive. I don't feel like I just have to ramble. I feel like he actually hears what I'm saying. He explained to me with a little plastic brain model what's going on in my head. And when I told him about what bothers me, he understood and didn't try to tell me I was enjoying the procrastination. He actually wrote down treatment goals - what I'd like to accomplish through therapy and how we could measure the goals. We went through the DSM and discussed the criteria as it relates to me. (I think he wanted to be sure I had the right diagnosis.) AND, when I asked if I could come next week again, and then go onto an every other week rotation, he said, "Absolutely." Amazing!

Now, I can't believe I spent 3 months with that woman. And, I can't believe how much money I paid that woman. To leave every session feeling like something wasn't right in my gut.

So, I can definitely say that I made the right decision. After I left my intake session, I felt more empowered. Like, now that I know why certain things are such a challenge to me, I have a bit of an upper hand on the situation.

I'm actually looking forward to my next session. What a novel concept.

Thanks to everyone who gave the support about the situation. I honestly believe that the right therapist and support can make a world of difference.

Have a great day!

That is great I am so happy for you. :) you made the right change . good for you !

Anyway, last night I went for my intake session with the new psychologist. OMG, what a difference. I got more out of that hour and a half than I did in an ENTIRE THREE MONTHS with my old psychologist. Seriously.

He is engaging and interactive. I don't feel like I just have to ramble. I feel like he actually hears what I'm saying. He explained to me with a little plastic brain model what's going on in my head. And when I told him about what bothers me, he understood and didn't try to tell me I was enjoying the procrastination. He actually wrote down treatment goals - what I'd like to accomplish through therapy and how we could measure the goals. We went through the DSM and discussed the criteria as it relates to me. (I think he wanted to be sure I had the right diagnosis.) AND, when I asked if I could come next week again, and then go onto an every other week rotation, he said, "Absolutely." Amazing!

Now, I can't believe I spent 3 months with that woman. And, I can't believe how much money I paid that woman. To leave every session feeling like something wasn't right in my gut.

So, I can definitely say that I made the right decision. After I left my intake session, I felt more empowered. Like, now that I know why certain things are such a challenge to me, I have a bit of an upper hand on the situation.

I'm actually looking forward to my next session. What a novel concept.

Thanks to everyone who gave the support about the situation. I honestly believe that the right therapist and support can make a world of difference.



I'm so glad for you. It definitely can make all the difference when you find the right doctor/therapist who treats you right and who understands and knows what he is talking about. Sadly, some people are not able to find that or else they don't know that there is something better out there.

awesome! yeah, I think you should just see it as a business transaction, you're paying for treatment and it's only normal that you want the best quality you can get.

Thanks guys. :)

I got the final invoice in the mail (still need to send out the check, though. I guess I'm still a slacker) from the old therapist, along with a nice handwritten note.

So, time to close that one chapter of my treatment and move onto more positive things.

Again, thanks for the support. It feels good to make a good decision.