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writes: Is it true that even psychologists abuse their patients/clients for the sake of making their own credit rise? IS it possible to trust anyone for that matter in this world? Reply to this Question
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reader, forgetmenot +, writes (18 July 2007):
 I'd say the odd few are a bit twisted but we're talking very rare. I've seen various psychologist and psychiatrists over the years and while I haven't always seen eye to eye with them, they've all been professional with me. The psychiatric nurse I see for cognitive therapy is absolutely wonderful at her job and is a a very warm person and I trust her completely but it took me a long time before I did. I wasted a lot of time with a psychologist I didn't really trust. It wasn't that she was bad but we just didn't click so that made it hard for me to speak openly and as a result it made impossible for her to treat my problems in any effective manner.
If you do start seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist/whatever kind of therapist and the trust isn't there after a few sessions and there's any kind of personaility clash just go see someone else. I wish I had sooner. These days I'm trusting my instincts better and better able to know who I can and can't trust. I hope you get to do the same. It's very freeing. Good luck
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reader, deejuliet  +, writes (17 July 2007):
 The vast majority of psycologists, psychiatrists and coucilors out there are good people who want to help their clients and would never dream of abusing their clients. But, as with anything, there are always a few bad apples out there and if someone is makeing you unconfortable or not helping you then you need to find another person. I really dont know what you mean by 'making their own credit rise', so I cant refer to that and give any kind of answer to that. Perhaps you could clarify?
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reader, Dr. Nikki  +, writes (17 July 2007):
 that is defently not true, im on the way to be a phsycologist and have been to a shrink and i certanly wasnt abused or i defently would not abuse my future clients. people who do that should be reported and locked away. you jus have to be careful who you go to to be honest
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reader, Beckto +, writes (17 July 2007):
 You have to always watch out for yourself.
I don't know what you're talking about when you refer to "credit," but just as there are good doctors and bad doctors, good teachers and bad teachers, good priests and bad priests, there are good shrinks and bad shrinks. If you're seeing a counselor/psychologist who you feel is not benefiting you, then you have the right to find someone else who will help you.
I have to say though, I imagine the number of bad apples out there is very small. Your chances of finding a counselor who really is trying to help you, are pretty good.
But, if you're not sure, get recommendations from people you trust. If you attend a church or synagogue, ask the rabbi or pastor who they recommend, if you have family who has seen a counselor, ask them who they went to. Maybe people who you work with will have suggestions.
Good luck.
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