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Mine was having the sudden urge to hurl a random toddler who was teetering over the edge of a waterfall.

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[-] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Please don't give up on finding a mental health care provider who works for you! If it helps, think of it like shopping for any other product or service; you want to pick out food that works for you, clothes that fit you well, electronics you can use well, the right beverage you're in the mood for in the moment, etc. and finding a psychologist who provides the psychological care that works for you as an individual is just as important.

It's very important to remember that not jiving well with one psychologist, therapist, etc. is not in any way a failure on your part. Sometimes someone just isn't the right service provider for you, and that's nothing you need to be ashamed about.

If you are getting a builder to work on your house, a mechanic to work on your vehicle, and such it's perfectly normal to consult with more than one person before picking out who you think is the best for for the job and to change providers if one isn't working out, and your health is no less important to get the right person to work with you on.

I'd go so far as to say that the vast majority of people who use mental health providers have encountered one or more that just weren't right for them, and I certainly count myself as one of those clients. There's absolutely nothing wrong with shopping around for someone who works out better for you.

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