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Seeing my psychiatrist Friday afternoon...

JCPHN

JCPHN

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...and was wondering if I could get a little advice. She was pretty dismissive of talking about it in the past, but did note that she agreed, that I have AS. I really need to bring this up with her and "get the ball rolling" with some help, because I've definitely reached a burnout point and can't really function normally right now. Is there anything I should make sure to mention, or not mention?
 
Well, adressing your current difficulties and how you think they might be linked to AS (and the symptoms thereof) might be a good start. if she's not willing to adress those issues, I would wonder why you're even seeing a therapist.
 
She wanted to focus on my PTSD in the initial visits and figure out where I stood on the subject of medication. Also, about a year ago, when I first saw her, I was really suicidal, so she wanted to start small in order not to overwhelm me. Otherwise I would say she pretty much does everything "my way."
 
That might make it a bit more difficult I guess. PTSD and AS; makes you think which one is more important for you to adress and relevant to function.
 
I believe that they interact, and are basically of the same importance, due to having similar effects on me. It's easy for me to tell which condition is defining certain things I feel and think, so I think I just need her help to construct a consistent plan of attack, so to speak.
 
That sounds like a very good thing to tell her. I'm focused on my aspie adjustment right now, because the PTSD is so long-standing, and though my (very new) counselor is aware of the PTSD, she's letting me drive.. She promises not to let me drive off the cliff.

Ultimately, any advisor who tries to set the agenda for me in the face of my reluctance only convinces me by explaining why A is more important than B right now. But that's just how I handle it. Your mileage may vary.
 
I have a similar issue, except my therapist wants to focus on some mental abuse I went through as a kid. I feel like that's just a peice of the problem. I've already come to terms with my past, the present panic attacks and inability to handle overstimulating environments is my issue.

I feel like you really need to make your case with your therapist.

Good luck
 
Thanks everybody for your support and advice. Being here makes me remember that it's more normal, and sane, to approach your problems with a counsellor, than "NTs" I know who sort of assert that it makes me "less than" to admit I'm somewhat damaged and need help.
 
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