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Have you ever lied to a mental health professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor)?

My mother was a crazy and violent person. But whenever I took her to a psychiatrist, she would lie to them, often making it look as if I were the crazy one,and they always believed her and not me, even when I had hard evidence of her behavior, like medical records and police reports.

So, have you ever deliberately kept the truth from a mental health professional? Why did you do it? What did you fear would happen if you told the truth? Were you believed?

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IHateMyLife0MeDie · 41-45, M

Yeah they often believed my mother over me. When I did end up in the hospital I never really tried to persuade them. But they saw that I wasn't exactly as what my mother describes me. They caught on to some of my view. I had more freedom in the hospital than at home. And I could talk to other teenagers/people. She couldn't manipulate me while I was there. And she couldn't manipulate the hospital.

When I was outpatient and saw a counselor I didn't say I had suicidal thoughts cause then I'd be sent back to the hospital.

SW-User

[c=002673]Your mother was gaslighting you. I hope you are ok now.

I wouldn't lie to a health professional or anyone else. It is hard enough getting doctors or anyone to hear us out when we do need help.[/c]

Nayla · 51-55, F

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