Not Telling the Whole Truth To Your Doctor

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Gadfly

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I'm currently a B, but I expect to be A in the next several months. I think you've got it right...telling the truth will lead to your stigmatization and will limit your freedom and options for the rest of your life. This is not a caring society and they aren't out to help.
 
vj288

vj288

not actually Fiona Apple
Whenever I went to my therapist and he asked me that I would always say no, at the time the answer was never no but I didn't know what he would have been legally obligated to do if I answered anything else and I didn't want to be put on watch or committed or something like that.

When I went to see a psychiatrist in order to get pills for depression and SA I was also asked that and gave the same answer as well as, that time more in fear that if I said I did have any thoughts about it I would be be prescribed any medication.

Therapist and Psych's are different than GP's of course, a gp would have probably directed you to one of the above mentioned people had you answered that. And if anyone really is considering it, I think they should say something as at that point you should be trying e v e r y t h i n g. Maybe they can't help you but really, you have nothing to lose by letting them try.
 
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Agent_Violet

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If you're not going to tell the doctor the truth about yourself.Stop going.You're wasting your time as well as their time.They could use that appointment for someone who actually wants their help and will be honest about themselves.
 
vj288

vj288

not actually Fiona Apple
Agent_Violet said:
If you're not going to tell the doctor the truth about yourself.Stop going.You're wasting your time as well as their time.They could use that appointment for someone who actually wants their help and will be honest about themselves.
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I agree that it is best to tell them the truth. I went to therapy twice and the first time I went, I was not very honest and very secretive,which resulted in no progress. I then went again and told (or rather, typed) him just about everything and benefited a much greater amount from it. Doctors and therapists are not mind readers, and can only help with as much as they know.
 
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laure15

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I wouldn't mind answering questions related to my illness, but if a doctor starts asking random questions that have nothing to do with my illness, then I'll probably fudge.
 
Hellhound

Hellhound

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Agent_Violet said:
If you're not going to tell the doctor the truth about yourself.Stop going.You're wasting your time as well as their time.They could use that appointment for someone who actually wants their help and will be honest about themselves.
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My thoughts exactly.
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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Agent_Violet said:
If you're not going to tell the doctor the truth about yourself.Stop going.You're wasting your time as well as their time.They could use that appointment for someone who actually wants their help and will be honest about themselves.
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Agent Violet's comments are fair. I told my doctor that the main source of my anxiety and depression is from my OCD. She referred me to a Psychiatrist. While I'm waiting for an appointment, she prescribed me pills for my OCD, anxiety and depression.

.....For me to even make it this far and disclose my illnesses is a huge step. I'm at the very beginning of my journey. However, I do agree that it is important to disclose everything.
 
coyote

coyote

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it would be like going to a doctor with a broken arm, but not telling her where it hurts

how the heck can she help you fix what's wrong if she doesn't know what's broken?

actually, with a broken limb it would be much easier, because she could take x-rays and stuff

it's alot harder to figure out what's wrong with your mental/emotional processes if you hide stuff
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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Actually, it is irrelevant. I want relief from my OCD, which is the root of most of my other problems. My doctor doesn't understand much about it, if anything.
......Waiting for the Psychiatrist, hopefully he'll know more.
 
Kiwong

Kiwong

Well-known member
I also rely on specialists for more majot health problems like my knee pain, iron overload and anxiety. My GP gave me a referral to a psychologist.

My psychologist gave me a questionare and asked directly do you have any suicidal ideation. I was able to honestly answer no. Despite my severe anxiety I am trying to live.

Suicide is something to be honest about talking to Doctors it can really have an influence a diagnosis and the appropriate treatment
 
KerrBear

KerrBear

Active member
Haha, I have mixed feelings about this due to my experience last month. Before the holidays, I went to my doc to get a psychiatrist referral. She said that I need to fill out that questionnaire thing but in order to do that I had to make another appointment because it apparently takes about 15 mins to fill. So I rescheduled and went back to the office again. She asks me what I was there for and I mention the questionnaire. She refuses to give it to me and writes down a prescription for another anti-depressant. I told her before that I didn't want to be on any medication and I've been off of it for a couple of months now. Again, she refused and gave me the piece of paper without telling me about the anti-depressant Pristiq and left the room. Like...what the hell? lol :idontknow:

Doctors are just funny.

However, if you do have suicidal thoughts instead of going to a GP, why not go to your local mental health unit? Talk to someone at least.
 
kelskellian

kelskellian

Active member
I would tell the truth,at least onceand try to get some help,if ure in that much misery on a daily basis,be honest once and for all,and try to get urself back on track,good luck on ur journey my friend
 
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