Hello,
Does anyone have any recommendations on specific types of psychologists who deal with people with chronic diseases, and even narcissistic abuse? I have been in and out of therapy over the last 7 years when my health/personal life issues started progressing downwards. I’ve mostly seen “licensed” mental health counselors. It never really helped much, I felt like I could get better advice or conversations by simply talking to a wall. I finally found an actual psychologist whom I’ve been seeing for over a year now. I was optimistic at first, but now I feel like it’s a waste of my time, as I often feel worse after a session since she cant seem to understand the daily battles we go through when our health is compromised. As rare as having an AVM is, I feel even more isolated in my journey since mine is located in my neck/face. That compiled with also being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a genetic mutation that makes me susceptible to certain cancers, and being surrounded by toxic people who also don’t care much has been a true struggle. Do you think it makes a difference if they’re counselors, therapists, or psychologists? Or is it really just constant trial and error, and hope for the best?