Showing posts with label therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label therapy. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Therapy notes

My therapist says my OCD is severe. He and my psychiatrist find it remarkable that I have made it so far. It really is a statement about how hard I am working and about how much I have accomplished.

So, do I want to shift to the Masters? Will I enjoy engineering?

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Letter to psychologist

Here's the text that I send in an email:

"Hi Dr. ,

I was wondering if you had time to see a new patient. I have OCD issues involving self-confidence, perfectionism, motivation and communication which are slowing me down and decreasing my efficiency. I am seeing a psychiatrist for medication and a therapist for help with the emotional aspects of my issues, but I am looking for a specialist to help me overcome the habits and thought patterns that OCD pushes me into.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you."

Should I have used "Sincerely," instead? I don't usually. How obvious is it that I spend way too long writing emails?

Edit: my thoughts say I should have mentioned the bigger picture problem, maybe specifics like the fact that I look over the fundamentals. As if I wouldn't discuss that with them anyway.