Comment by Man, Depressed, not MPD on 15 Oct 2009 at 2:19 pm

Karen,

Hi! Thank you for providing this helpful blog. Can’t make it on my own at this time but feel there’s is a way to someday feel better. I am a multiple like you but don’t believe I am. My doctor tells me I am. So I say I am. I can’t buy it and think he’s trying to keep me in therapy by confusing me. I have no symptoms like you. I read your book and can’t recall ever being abused. My parents are still together after fifty years. I have two sisters, they were never sexually abused so how could it be possible for me to be sexually abused like my therapist said? He said another part of me came to see him. I don’t remember anything. I am a depressed male age 44. First time in therapy for depression. Married with two small children, eight and ten. I bought your book to see what the hell this doctor was saying I had. No way. What should I do, punch him out? call him a liar? acuse him of trying to steal my money/ Whatever you say I will do? Too bad your life was so hurtful. I hope you are in peace now. Don’t let anyone else hurt you. Praying for you.

Man, Depressed, not MPD

Dear Sir,

I am not a therapist and can’t give advice, but in my opinion I would say seek another opinion from a qualified therapist. From what you have shared I can see your concern. It sounds like your therapist is causing you stress and grief. No one needs to feel that way. Therapy can be exhausting, but the ultimate goal is to get help.

Please don’t take aggressive action towards your therapist. That wouldn’t help and isn’t wise. There are wonderful therapists out there; you just need to find the right one for you. It’s sad that there are a few therapists who inappropriately care for their patients.

Thank you for sharing and sending your well wishes and prayers. I will always try my best not to allow anyone to hurt me and to live in peace.

Karen