LymeNet Flash: Therapist

This is topic Therapist in forum Medical Questions at LymeNet Flash.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/126297

Posted by ablyme (Member # 42350) on :

I am about to go see my therapist for the severe anxiety I have been dealing with since getting bitten 4 weeks ago.

I guess I'd like some advice on if it would be ok to share everything with her. Ex: scared of meds side effects...My PCP does not know I am on the meds or being treated for Lyme.

I know we have to be careful who we discuss this stuff with because of the politics involved.

I just don't want to make anything harder on myself, but I also really need help and there are aspects of my treatment that I need to discuss in order to.

Any advice? I assume she is bound by doctor patient confidentiality...especially in this type of setting (psychology/psychiatry)...right?

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Just don't name names. Don't tell her who is treating your Lyme. And let her know that your PCP does not know.

Posted by ablyme (Member # 42350) on :

Thanks.

Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :

Hopefully, as your increased anxiety is related to infection, your therapist will give you some exercises or techniques to help you cope when the anxiety attack hits.

I know for me, I can't pinpoint or pattern triggers for mine and that in itself makes it worse.

Good luck I hope it goes well [Smile]