Should I See My Mother's Psychiatrist?!
Question: Should I See My Mother's Psychiatrist.?
I am 22 years old and I am an alcoholic-this has cause my mother a lot of stress. She has other stresses that she is dealing with; specifically childhood sexual abuses. If you didn't know about her troubled past, she would appear to be the model suburban mom-married 27 years, 2 kids, a dog, the works.
Anyway, she would like me to see a psychiatrist, and since hers has been working out so well, she recommended me to hers. Knowing that I would be telling this doctor things that I would never want my mother to know, and knowing how close this doctor possibly is to my mother, should I see her.? How is it possible that she would not even hint to my mother things that she found out about me.? I know that she is bound by confidentiality, but I have a hard time believing that she wouldn't tell.Health Question & Answer
Anyway, she would like me to see a psychiatrist, and since hers has been working out so well, she recommended me to hers. Knowing that I would be telling this doctor things that I would never want my mother to know, and knowing how close this doctor possibly is to my mother, should I see her.? How is it possible that she would not even hint to my mother things that she found out about me.? I know that she is bound by confidentiality, but I have a hard time believing that she wouldn't tell.Health Question & Answer
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No, I don't think you and your mother should see the same psychiatrist. It's generally a good idea to avoid seeing anyone with some other relation to you (i.e. see your hairdresser, teacher, friend etc) to avoid a conflict of interest or a biased viewpoint. I realize that this is a slightly different situation, but I personally would want her to see my point without perhaps being colored by what my mother thinks. Ask her for a referral. Maybe she can find you someone who can be just as helpful for you. Good luck in your recovery. :) Health Question & Answer
That would be a great place to start. - someone trusted by family.
He can refer you to some other psychiatrist who specializes in your area of difficulty.
These days most psychiatrists are seen primarily for medications.
A psychologist or counselor is the one who would do your therapy.Health Question & Answer
He can refer you to some other psychiatrist who specializes in your area of difficulty.
These days most psychiatrists are seen primarily for medications.
A psychologist or counselor is the one who would do your therapy.Health Question & Answer
I wouldn't want to share a psychologist with my family members BUT it sounds like a good idea in this situation. best of wishes.Health Question & Answer
Nooooo. See your own psychiatrist. You'll feel weird if you share your mother's shrink.Health Question & Answer