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Is There a Professional Way to Pretend You Don't Know Your Psychiatrist at Work?

So there I was, in the middle of my workday, when I spotted my psychiatrist. At ✨work✨ Of all places. My coworkers have no idea I even see one, and suddenly I'm in a silent staring contest, debating whether I should wave like a friend, nod like a stranger, or crawl under the nearest desk.

And then, the cherry on top: “Are you still taking your meds?” Out loud. In public. In front of the vending machine. I swear, the Snickers bar in my hand was judging me too.

So is there a professional way to pretend you don't know your psychiatrist at work? Honestly, no. But there is a professional way to laugh it off later... preferably while hiding in the bathroom.
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OldBrit · 61-69, M
Having trained as a therapist. The general rule is you let the client decide. You ignore them unless they acknowledge you.

I had both sides - people who almost ran the other way to one guy who ran over then insisted I meet all his family.
mssweetdreams · 22-25
@OldBrit That makes a lot of sense, and it's really interesting to hear from your experience. I guess everyone handles it differently, but I like the idea of letting the client choose how to handle it.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
@mssweetdreams also excellent way to get rid of people you don't want to talk to.

If I wanted to talk if they asked what I did I told them the IT job if not then I was a Psychotherapist.
mssweetdreams · 22-25
@OldBrit that’s actually a clever strategy! I can imagine that clears a room pretty quickly😂