Hi winkle,
You asked for advice and from what I see on the thread the advice has been good.
I applaud you having the gumption to seek psychiatric help. One word about this; actually, several words.
Firstly. it needs to be ascertained whether or not your condition is physical. The physical can have an effect on the emotional/mental system. If it is caused by organophosphates there are specialists in this field.
Secondly, while psychiatrists are meant to be able to differentiate between physical and mental changes they are not necessarily experts in organophosphate poisoning (and the mental/emotional changes that occur through this form of toxicity.)
Thirdly, psychiatrists will most probably use a pharmaceutical product on you. If the initial diagnosis is wrong, and if you do have organo-phospate poisoning, then you will add more toxins to an already toxic body. I do not know of any research that supports this view; it is a personal opinion.
Fourthly, psychiatrists are different from psychotherapists. If you need help with handling the emotional fall-out from your reluctance to fly, I'd recommend psychotherapy.
Fifthly, have you considered that what you are doing is having a reality check? Maybe your instinct is right! An alternative career might be the right thing to do. Who needs psychotherapy when they are exercising wisdom?
I trust all goes well with you, stay in touch.
Last edited by Gorgophone; 12th Aug 2007 at 11:30.
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