THERAPIES FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS: WHAT WE CAN DO
The anger many of us feel can be used in a positive and constructive way. When we direct our anger towards the disorder instead of ourselves, it can be the ‘rocketship’ towards recovery. I will discuss this further in chapter five.
We can also use our anger to help bring about changes to the health care system. If we are being completely open with our doctor or therapist, and they don’t know or want to understand, then we need to find someone who does. In the past this was not easy, but the situation is changing and will continue to change if we break our silence.
While we may still not wish to tell employers and friends, there are still other things we can do. We can write letters to the governing bodies of the various health professions and to the local state and federal members of parliament. We can keep writing until we receive a satisfactory response. Local self-help groups or the Consumer Health Advocacy agencies in each state are also available for advice and support. Individually we live in silence. Together we can break it.
Most importantly, our anger must not prevent us from seeking help. Understanding why various therapies haven’t worked will help us understand what will.
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