Counselor Quote by Libba Bray
“So, now I've been to see a drug counselor who told me I need to lay off the drugs and talk about my feelings, and a shrink who heard what I had to say and immediately put me on drugs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion, 2023
The speaker highlights contradictory advice from professionals, exposing inconsistency in mental health treatment.
In simple terms: Conflicting advice from counselors and doctors.
Key Takeaway
Seek consistent, evidence‑based care.
Themes
mental health
trust
inconsistency
Mood
confused
hopeful
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- seeking therapy
- evaluating treatment plans
- advocating for personal health
Key Concepts
counseling
pharmacology
patient autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate conflicting medical advice?
- What criteria help you choose a trustworthy provider?
A Different Perspective
Advice may vary widely; not all professionals align on best practice.
![“I stopped taking drugs [in 1983]. There were a lot of things that led up to it. One thing was that a lover died. An ex of mine died in a car wreck and I was really trashed when I found out about it and I couldn't cry. I woke up the next morning and I said, "That's it," so I quit then. It was…” quote by Michael Stipe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af8/michael-stipe-6714_car_i-stopped-taking-drugs-in-1983-there-wer_859238.jpg)
