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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1044

jameyrae, I know it's hard to see a therapist for the first time and with your having to change so frequently must make it more difficulty. However, I can tell you from personal experience not going in with the attitude of getting help or that it will work and/or not being honest with your therapist is sabotaging your own treatment. It also takes a while for a therapist to get to know someone and be effective in providing therapy. Give them a chance, however, keep in mind that one size does not fit all in terms of therapy. I don't know about your financial resources or your health care system, etc. But if you find you are being honest, seeking help, and it's not working, then requesting a new therapist YOURSELF, is not a bad idea. After all, why do you spend the time going if you don't have an open-mind.

Will they cure you - NO. Unfortunately there is no cure, but we do get better - and that is one tool (therapy) to utilize in that recovery.

I hope you have a positive experience.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

jameyrae,

Thank you for keeping us updated on how you are doing.

It is great to hear that you have made an appointment with your therapist. You mentioned that you may not keep the appointment or may not open up to the therapist if you do decide to go. Can you say a little bit more about this?

Often members are apprehensive about visiting a therapist or counsellor for the first time. There may be feelings of anxiety or individuals report being worried that the therapist may judge them or what they are saying. Please know that your therapist is a trained health care professional who comes equipped with a variety of skills and techniques that may be beneficial for you.

Perhaps other members here could share their own experiences with seeing a counsellor or therapist? Members, what was your first session like? What kinds of thoughts did you have prior to the appointment?

Keep us posted on how things go for you jameyrae. We are here for you whenever you need us!

Sarah, Health Educator

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

Sorry it took so long for me to reply. I was having problems with my computer. thank you for the welcoming. i spoke to my new therapist briefly, and made an appointment for next month. I dont know if i will keep it. If i do, i will not open up to him very much. My week would have been simply boring had it not been for my friend's neightbor. She is completely psychotic and threatened me, got in my face, screamed at me, blamed me and my friend for things we had absolutly no control over, and made me cry. sher shook me up pretty good because i am sensitive, and i am trying to get over it. i would be doing more of my goals such as exersising, but here it has been 112 degrees out. too hot for anything. i went to the pool yesterday and came back with a minor bout of heat stroke. it is better (the whether) today, so i am out.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 125

Hi Jamie,

I'm sorry I am very late to welcome you. I have been very busy this summer. It is hard for me to find the time to come on the internet.

Please do not think that no one will care. I can speak for myself, I really do care and would love to hear more from you.

I can totally relate when it comes to starting with a new therapist. It can be very nerve racking. I have a little bit of social anxiety as well so it is hard for me to open up to someone. I always feel like I am being judged. It is very nice to come on here though. Everyone is very welcoming and non judgmental.

How are you doing today? Anything new?

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Hey Jamie,

How are you today?

Putting a reminder on your phone sounds like a great idea. As for this site, yes it has tons of great things to offer. And eating healthy, now that sounds great. I find when I eat better I feel better.

As for the shower thing. I have had shower issues too so I hear you.

As for going out with Gail, I think it is a very good idea. I often feel too pooped and such to go out with friends but once I go I am often surprised at how nice it was to go.

Anyway, I hope you are doing well.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

thank you guys for your replies. I do have a week-long pill organizer, but i will start putting a reminder on my phone. I am not sure at this point if i will see another therapist, but i think this site has a lot of good things to offer that i can take advantage of. One thing i have also started doing is eating healthy. i will loose the weight i need and start feeling better i am sure. i am not too overweight, but enough to make me unhappy about it. i also need to start showering more often. at times i get too depressed to. and more money will be coming to me late next week, so i can go out for coffee with friends more often. i hope my best friend Gail will join me, but her car is not working and she HATES taking the bus. i don't blame her.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Hiya Jamey,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for posting with us and saying hi. The people here are great and very understanding. I am glad you decided to say hello.

As for the therapist thing, I get it. It is hard to see new people. But I do agree with Ashley it would be worth trying again. I went through a ton of therapists some good some bad before I found one that was the right fit for me. But therapy helps, well it helped me anyway. but whether or not you try therapy again I suggest you try the program here, it is good. Plus, the forums here can get you support. We are here for you.

As for pills, well what I did was buy a pill organizer that includes a whole week. I keep it with me at all time and a bottle of water. I also have a digital watch with an alarm on it. I set my watch for my pills. so when the alarm rings I know I have to take my medication and I do it right then and there so I don't forget. If I am in a place where I don't want people to see my medication, I go to the bathroom or something and take it then. But I take it immediatly or if not I tend to forget also. Anyway, hope this helps you. It was a trick given to me by a friend and it helped me tons. so I figured I would pass it on!

Welcome to the forums!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Hi Jamey,

Welcome to the family. You are welcome to post as much as you would like on here and you will always eventually be replied to. You are not alone. We are here for you whenever you need support. I am sorry you have lost your therapist. It is very hard to form a relationship with a new therapist I know but I encourage you to try again. It is difficult but the benefits you can get from therapy are worth it. Plus a new therapist may able to offer you new insight and new solutions. Do you think with some work you might be able to try again with another therapist?

It is important to follow the directions your doctor gives you in terms of medication. Are there anyways you think you could remind yourself to take the medication?

Members, do you have any suggestions for Jamey in terms of getting a new therapist or how to stick to your medication schedule?

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

Hi, i'm Jamey, new to this site. i suffer form chronic depression. i am hesitant to post anything because i have doubt that anyone cares enough to reply to my posts. I need help and support, and just lost my therapist. they want to refer me to a new one in the same facility, but this will be the 4th therapist in 3 years. It's hard to open up to strangers face to face. so i refused the help form them, while keeping my Dr. and staying on meds. The meds don't seem to be working well, though. i think part of the problem is that half the time, i forget to take them. So i am very depressed and need, like i said, help and support.

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