[dpsince2002]

Hi, everyone. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a database or other centralized list of therapists who have dp/dr as their specialty, since they're hard to find. Thanks.

 

[peachy]

No, you most likely aren't going to find therapists specializing in depersonalization unless you go check out Dr. Simeon in New York or Dr. Sierra in London for a billion dollars an hour. However, you can find doctors that specialize in dissociative disorders and/or trauma. I'm not sure how your DP came about but it's worth a shot trying a therapist like this. Also, I've heard neurologists know all about DP (hallelujah!) but I'm not sure what they would do. Do a search of your area of therapists online and the drop down list should include dissociative disorders or trauma.

 

[dpsince2002]

Thanks for thinking of looking for a therapist who specializes in dissociative disorders and/or trauma. That's a great thought. My dp/dr started after a breakup that didn't seem traumatic at the time, but came in the middle of a bunch of huge life changes that made it more life-and-death. Most of the zillion therapists I've seen for this have focused on anxiety, which has been helpful, but the anxiety-producing trauma might be the best thing to zero in on. Thanks again.

 

[hailiegh2]

yes I have seen so many therapists and drs that have never hear of it! Its so frustrating and frightening, I dont know how Im ever going to get help! I cant believe its so hard to get treated for it.

 

[Mr. Void]

Jesus, I am tired of this "REALM" these eyes, I dont want to get high
I just want to be normal
I need something
I need to hold on, im eating crumbs of hope
and holding on to a thread.

 

[Johnny Dep]

My theory is that therapists don't advertize specializing in anything they think will draw in poor people. I believe in this because I also have avpd and have never found a single shrink who claims to specialize in this.

 

[Saulgood30]

My theory is that therapists don't advertize specializing in anything they think will draw in poor people. I believe in this because I also have avpd and have never found a single shrink who claims to specialize in this.

What is AVPD)?

 

[leminaseri]

What is AVPD)?

avoidant personality disorder