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His response was - I don't think you should have anything, you just need to be a bit more determined, a bit more grit, oh and CFS is a socially constructed disease? (this last bit was the worst, I'm a Dr of Psychology, I teach in a university mainly, you guessed it, social constructionism!).
I feel like I've gone back so far, I'm in so much pain and this guy is telling me it's all in my headHead and face reconstruction Head injury Head lice Indications of head injury Radial head injury.
AAARRRRGGGHHH!!!!!!
Doctors with these irrelevant and outdated attitudes are still around unfortunately. They are next to useless for CFS and very demoralising. I know what it feels like to be treated like a nutcase when in pain. You need to find a different doctor. Don't waste even a minute on trying to change his mind, just leave. If you can, make sure your practice knows why you've rejected this doctor. A real doctor (not one playing psychologist) works with you and understands you are partners in trying to get rid of the pain and other symptoms. They do not assume the causes are psychologicalChild neglect and psychological abuse. I know it won't be easy finding someone else, but it's essentialEssential balance Essential hypertension Essential tremor. Sorry you've experienced this.