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    Hey,

    Please post how many of you go to currently or have seen a psychologist in your life? I was thinking of writing something about clinical interventions for my paper, but then someone made the point that not many strippers go to therapy. If you do or did go, do you find it helpful? Do you feel they understand your issues? What kinda advice do they give about dancing? Do they ever look at you differently because you are able to afford to pay for therapy? Do you feel that they are all about the money or that they truly care? Thanks!

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    I did when I was like... 18, 5 years before I started dancing so it doesn't count much.

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    I also saw a psychologist when I was in high school (before I started dancing.)

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    I have had a few psycologist customers over the years, but I have never been to see one (-:

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    I have since I was 15. Uhm... About ten years, I guess that makes it.

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    helle - do you talk with them about dancing? how do they respond?

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    I've seen one on and off for many years now
    We can move with savage grace to the rhythms of the night
    Cool and remote like dancing girls, in the heat of the beat and the lights

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    All doctors are in it for the money (my uncle, a doctor, calls himself a legalized drug pusher) - here... youre sad... just pay $200 for these magic pills and all your worries will go away... gave up on 'em long ago... id rather take that $200 and buy a pair of shoes... makes me just as happy...

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    Don't know much about psychologists prescribing medicine.
    I believe it is still in the works.

    Ref: link. http://www.apa.org/apags/profdev/prespriv.html

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    If you live in a large city, on the back of your free weekly newspaper there may be an ad: "Poly? Transgendered? Kinky? Non-judgmental therapist, (phone number)"

    If you don't, I'd just ask all the really weird people I knew for referrals if I were you.

    Psychologists can either be really, really good or really, really bad. I thought they were mostly a shitheap until my mother bribed me with dinner and brought me to her therapist (he'd wanted to meet me, since he'd been helping my mother with her issues around me.) He looked like someone I'd meet in my social group -- long hair, goatee, glasses, warm smile. HAWT. And I started talking very delicately about the psychedelic drugs I've done at one point, and then we started 'talking shop' about some of the weirder legal/herbal potions and comparing our knowledge, which was all very scientific and extensive.

    There ARE good ones out there.

    Don't go to a therapist you wouldn't keep as a friend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh
    ... id rather take that $200 and buy a pair of shoes... makes me just as happy...
    Yeah? How's that working for you?

    Just a psychologist? Or do psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and counselors count, as well? I have seen all types; they all do different things. And like doctors, some suck and aren't listening to you at all; some are absolutely amazing. I have never, ever have one pass judgment on my profession, which would be consummately unprofessional on his or her part.

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    Ive never gone to one since I became a dancer - ok, youre right... only Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs..

    Heres how it worked when I was on MEDICAL -

    I set up an appointment. The Psychologist asks me 10 questions. From those 10 questions decided I was a manic depressant and sent me to the psychiatrist. OK, this meeting was maybe 5 minutes. Dude #2 prescribes me 2 different meds and sends me on my way. Woohoo! Way to solve my problems!

    As per my shoes... I love them all... most I love my little wood open toes with the leopard and crystal buckle... oooo....

    Problem with my "MANIC DEPRESSION" is that Im sad for a day then fine again... then have a down day and then Im fine... I think its a bunch of BS.

    "Only a Drug can prevent, treat or cure a disease" according to the FDA. Hmmm... so, now being SAD is being a Manic Depressant (which is a disease) so NOW I need DRUGS because "only drugs can prevent, treat or cure a DISEASE"(which is what I have now... im not just sad)... man... I will quote the FDA on that until the day I die... Thank G-d for Kevin Trudeau.... I never woulda known but it all makes sense now.

    Funny how my uncle gets paid week long vacations from drug companies... he can get all the free drugs he wants... the companies want him to push their "new" drugs ... its a bunch of political bs... i hate it... i think i already voiced my complaints about this before.. ok, im done... ill shut up


    Now...

    EDIT TO ADD: couldnt help myself. That was not my first trip to a head doc before either... All ive been to have done the same thing (talk a bit and prescribe drugs) with the exception of 1 that my parents sent me to when I was pregnant and he wanted me to have an abortion... Way to go Doc... the only one not to prescribe drugs... but he did charge my parents for that enlightening hour...

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    From age 3 to 13, I went to a psychologist on and off... obviously that didn't affect my dancing much

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    The hubby and I went for therapy for *his* medical issue (it impacted our marital life, and we were trying to be responsible). They found out I'd been a dancer (I wasn't dancing at the time--had a 9-5 "real" job), and immediately I had self-esteem issues (I don't), bonding issues (I don't), depression issues (I don't), equate sex with love (I don't), etc. This was like 10 minutes into the interview. We went to several others trying to find someone who would help us work with his new disability, and instead they focused on me, my dancing, and it all being my fault. His disability, you see, precluded sex pretty much forever, and because that was hard for me, clearly my dancing was a symptom of larger issues. I couldn't possibly have been doing it just because I loved my body and saw a great way to put myself through college--after all, there are loans for that. People with good self-esteem and worth get loans! When I explained that (this was in the '90s) I though that, frankly, $1,500/day wasn't exactly undervaluing myself, they got really offended. *sigh*

    Finally, we went to a doc and just didn't tell him I was ever a dancer, etc. Still no help, but at least we skipped the lecture. My honest opinion is that 80% of them are quacks in it only for the money, and they let far too much of their own "moral code" and weird "societal ethics" (women aren't supposed to like sex, just trade it for cuddling--women who do anything else are clearly emotionally disturbed) get involved. I am sure there are 20% out there that are good, caring individual; but, I've never found one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheetahchick
    Hey,

    Please post how many of you go to currently or have seen a psychologist in your life? I was thinking of writing something about clinical interventions for my paper, but then someone made the point that not many strippers go to therapy. If you do or did go, do you find it helpful? Do you feel they understand your issues? What kinda advice do they give about dancing? Do they ever look at you differently because you are able to afford to pay for therapy? Do you feel that they are all about the money or that they truly care? Thanks!

    Cheetahchick,

    How interesting that you would bring this subject up. I'm a writer now. But have spammed the gammit from working in the Topless industry to the Escort biz. (among other things) Retired now to this present line of work.

    I have two manuscripts in the works presently. One is an autobiography based on my personal life experiences, and the other is a fact based book on prostitution in America present day.

    In my research and interviews with various professionals including women in both lines of work this is what I have deducted:

    A tremendous amount of the women who fall into the sex trade business/ porno business/ exotic and or topless entertainment industry have suffered from some type of emotional trauma in their life. As sore of a subject as this is, and as hotly debated among the women as this is the facts are out there. A great number of these women suffer from some sort of depression, ie; post traumatic stress disorder, or Traumatic Stress Reinactment (TRS) etc. Some have mood disorders ie; bi-polar, manic, cyclical in nature. This is not to say it is entirely indicative of just these type professions but does point some interesting facts and clues in this direction. Many women in these type trades have been known for drug habits, suicide, and what is commonly called "self mutilation" or cutting. I know I will stike a nerve here with some women. So forgive me if I do. It is just what I personally uncovered through my own research.

    There are alot of questions to be asked. Does society play a role in the stigmatization and traumatization of these women? Could the strain and stress of their everyday professional life cause a chemical brain inbalance that induces these disorders? Does society need to be more "open" and less critical with their morals, and maybe more educationally informed about these professions? Will decriminalization and legalization of such trades, and destigmatization help these women in the long run? Lot's of questions to be asked. Lot's of answers needed.

    PM me and I will be more than happy to divulge some of the websites and data that you can visit to assess for your clinical paper-

    Good luck to you and your endeavor!

    Kat
    "If anyone asks me, have I paid my dues in life... I tell em, why yes, and the checks in the mail.."!

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    A close friend of mine was finally able to get help after suffering as an undiagnosed (and misdiagnosed with other ailments) Borderline. The first-hand story of a young woman that was able to turn her life around was the key. Take a look at this book, it changed her life:

    Get Me Out of Here : My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by Rachel Reiland



    From what I understand, the key difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and the other ailments mentioned here (Bipolar, etc.) is a feeling of "emptiness" inside by the sufferer.

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    I have been to various counselors and 2 psychiatrists before. I moved right before I started dancing, and left my last counselor. I considered finding a new one but decided not to because I didn't want to have to screen a bunch of them and watch their bad reactions to me dancing.

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    I go see strippers, best therapists I know.

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    I just saw a therapist about 2 hrs. ago! I just don't know if I trust in the process. I spent only 50 dollars on a 45 min. appt. - a good price as far as psychotherapy goes - but after it was over I was wishing I had just spent that 50 on a massage. My therapist tells me in order for therapy to be successful, I have to go on a regular basis until I 'heal.' I'm not so sure about this, but I'm giving it a try.

    I had a wonderful therapist when I was 16. A woman who built me up in every session, but also gently helped me see things realistically.

    I'm thinking about maybe trying someone new now. I've seen this therapist for two sessions, one several months ago and one today.

    Sometimes I think they just tell you you need more help because they want your money. It's hard to trust anyone these days, even those in the helping professions.
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    Yes, I have seen many pyschologists in my lifetime, and I have been seeing a therapist consistently since June. My current therapist does understand my issues, as she's had a lot of experience with sex workers. I think people are generally more open about sex work here in San Francisco than in New York. In New York, I felt that most doctors and therapists are a bit more judgmental.

    Do they look at me differently because I can pay? I don't know; I wouldn't think so. Whether I'm an investment banker or a sex worker, the end result is the same: I can afford to pay, so I do.

    By definition, a therapist-patient relationship is a one-way street. I pay to have a safe space where I can vent and be as self-absorbed and me-oriented as I need to be. This takes the burden off my personal relationships, which can be easily overwhelmed by all the drama in my personal life.

    I've found therapists, particularly the one I am currently seeing, to be very compassionate and caring. If I pay them, so what? I may like some of my clients, but naturally, I still want to be paid for my work. It's no different for shrinks.

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    Here's some rich irony for you- my mom was a mental health clinician/ counselor. Now she's in need of the aid she once gave to others. The same thing happens to some addiction specialists- they get all the best hook-ups, ergo, their desire to help others just pulls them down into the squalor they were trying to fight.
    My point? Headshrinks don't work for everyone, on both sides of the equation.
    Some people have problems that require serious medication & counseling. Most people don't though. Some corporate goons figured out the Placebo Effect could be profitable if they started charging people for a chance to be "better."
    What's normal anyway?

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    According to some experts, few therapists are capable of dealing with Borderlines. The authors of "The Angry Heart" recommend a self treatment program for a patient that recognizes their own disoprder.

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    i regularly see a psychiatrist to manage my medication and had been seeing a psychologist/therapist for about two years but I am finally at a place where I don't need to be in her office every week
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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh
    All doctors are in it for the money (my uncle, a doctor, calls himself a legalized drug pusher) - here... youre sad... just pay $200 for these magic pills and all your worries will go away... gave up on 'em long ago... id rather take that $200 and buy a pair of shoes... makes me just as happy...
    heh, yeah I agree - shoe therepy rocks!

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    Speaking from a counselor and client position i must say not ALL are bad. But yes, you have your bad ones that only care about their ego & money. I studied to be a counselor in college & i ended up working in an outpatient rehab for teens who were ordered there by court for skipping school, doing/and/or pushing drugs. It was an experience i'll say. It's wasn't the atmosphere i prefered so i finished the program & changed fields. Most of my fellow counselor [60%]co-workers in my opinion were in it for the money. Sad, i know .

    I've seen a few psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists, etc..what have you's over the years as a child & on occassion as an adult. Most of them seemed as if they could care less about my problems. But, i have come across a few good ones that could warm your heart. I'm still really good friends with a therapists i use to see 4yrs ago. Just use your instinct to tell you if they're the right one for you.. you should know if someone is being genuine or not .

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