Discussion [Poll] Are you receiving therapy/ professional MH care?

[unicornblue]

Tons of therapy, tons of medication. The only good thing is that after all these years, nobody can blame me that I didn't try.

Feel this.. 3 different in pt stays.. 6 years currently of consistent therapy, complying with medication, psychiatrist, have gone up to 4 fking psych meds.. trying so hard. So at least.. if I do finally finish. At least I know I tried.

 

[noreason.toexist]

Was in psychiatric care for anxiety attacks so I decided to also try to get therapy for the plethora of other things I got going on (partly because of the recommendation of my psychiatrist). I was legit told that I'm just imagining everything, and it all comes from anxiety and that I should go into a day clinic instead.

I'm sure if I didn't have the "proof" of my anxiety with the psychiatrist's note, they would've told me I'm just imagining that as well.

Couple that with how fucking hard it is to get into therapy in the first place, I am not trying that again.

 

[beautifulpristine]

Tried in the past, it went horribly. Was given strong medication that melted my brain (and gave me extreme nausea, nerve damage, and worsened my thoughts!) and that was it.

My current job offers free mental health "wellness checks" with a psychiatrist, but I'm afraid scheduling one could ironically lead to me getting fired lol

 

[jimmyinnout]

In my opinion: most "mh" professionals are "r3tards" with a saviours complex. Either they gave me the same advice I could get by going on tumblr and searching "#depression" or they gave me 0 advice at all, and rather just let me talk and talk until spotify had enough data to confirm better help ads were ABSOLUTELY relevant to me + individuals in a similar "predicament"

 

[Unsolved]

I've been on meds and therapy, stopped for a month and it got much worse so I'll probably be back on meds again.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

I've been in therapy and taken medication for years. I currently have an emdr psychologist and substance abuse counselor at the VA and a counselor at the vet center. I have therapy 2 to 3 times a week. I also take meds for depression, anxiety, and even an antipsychotic. All this and I still want to kill myself.

 

[CannabisMuncher]

therapy does help me a bit, but not nearly enough to keep me going sometimes. my meds dont work though.

i feel greatful to have therapy, and its been keeping me somewhat sane, but its not perfect. i still feel SI. and its really hard to feel fully better throughout my life. so while it helps, it just isnt a full on solution for me. im sure it helps many people, and im happy for them. but i also know it does the inverse for others, which have my sympathy. id love to live happily but it feels like it might not even be an option for me

 

[argieb]

Pick the answer most suitable for your situation.

Laughs in American. There's no fucking help or hope here. There's no grace or anything that just want you to fucking die.

 

[itsgone2]

In the past I've seen my therapist once. She's great. My pcp twice, also great. A np for meds. She was really sweet and friendly. I've texted 741741 and 998 chat line. Both of those workers were great. I've started Prozac and have seroquel for sleep. After all that, I still have major issues. Still can't sleep and spend almost all day in pain from the anxiety. I'm now down 18 pounds this month and I wasn't overweight. So when people say we need more resources I do understand but there are limits. Not everyone can be fixed by meds and talking and whatever else. It's sad. I'd give anything to live life over, make different choices, see if life was any better. But like many here, I feel stuck.

 

[FuzzyRylan]

I've tried therapy multiple times the health service here has tried lots of times but ultimately any positive result only lasts a few month afterwards then i fall back into the old train of thoughts. The medication also have varying effects between "great" and "oh jesus why". I got put on lots of different anti-depressants none worked without horrific side effects (and being allergic to one too as it turned out), so they put me on an anti-psychotic to try using it to numb the feelings to begin with, sadly its all feelings...

 

[witchcraft]

I tried therapy for ~10yrs and, well, here I am.

I do not like wording it this way because I do not want anyone here to think I am judging them (I am not), but I will not take the soma anymore. Haven't for about 7 years now, for better and for worse.

Therapy to me is like the equivalent of paying for a sex worker. Not disrespecting sex workers, but it's just... not a replacement for genuine social bonds embedded within a healthy community nested in a healthy society, that's all. A therapist cannot get you a sweet job at their company. A therapist cannot bring you chicken noodle soup when you are sick. A therapist cannot be your Samwise Gamgee. This will likely be obvious to most, but a therapist cannot be a friend or family or lover. Hell, even a stranger might be able to do more for you. It's a weird one way street in which you cannot do anything for them, and they can hardly do anything for you.

But YMMV. I am not discouraging people from therapy or trying to make them doubt their engagement with therapy in any way. I am strictly speaking about my own experience, that's all. When I said "you" I was referring to myself.

When I woke one morning to police banging on my door and windows, taking me to a mental ward because of something I vented to my therapist (partly my fault for using strong language), I will never go to a therapist ever again. They cannot provide me with the opportunities or answers that I need, and I will never be able to be honest about my thoughts or feelings ever again. I am going to be traumatized by that experience for the rest of my life. At the expense of sounding dramatic, I have never been the same since that incident. I could have been held indefinitely and who knows what else.

Also, I am too old to be covered by my parents' insurance, and I am unemployed because working makes me CTB-idal.

 

[Spectre]

I really don't think my issues are mental health related my life just sucks.

 

[huifu]

I'm on therapy only, it has never helped before and I don't think it's helping now, I'll still keep going in hopes to get a diagnose and go to the psychiatrist, my meds didn't work before, I am scared nothing is going to work in the end

 

[gimpyfairy]

Curious to see how many people would vote that its not helping if there was an option like "Yes - but its not working"

I'm on both therapy and medications currently and neither are working despite multiple therapist changes and countless medications being tried.

Edit:

If anyone reads this and they feel discouraged, therapy & medications work differently with everyone, so my situation doesn't necessarily coincide with yours.

 

[shatteredspine]

No, since I'm not mentally ill. My parents were planning to make me see a psychologist but nothing has happened yet, so I'm probably not going to have to deal with that.

May I ask why you are using this forum? Are you physically disabled? I didn't want it when I was young. I didn't think I was mentally ill, I just thought I was angry and had a hard time focusing. I definitely didn't think talking to a strange adult would help. If I could go back in time and accept that help — I would do it in a heartbeat. It sounds stupid but therapy helps a LOT. There are peer support programs that have people who are going through a lot too. It's hard not having people who understand and that you can be open with. Peer support and medication helped me a LOT. If they're considering a psychologist, I honestly think you should do it. Life is a lot easier when you're not struggling with your mental health as much. It's definitely a lot easier when you want to have a future. Whatever you are struggling with I promise that there are people out there that can help you with it. Talk to a guidance counselor if you're not comfortable talking to your parents or your doctor, check Google for local mental health resources. Don't cut your life short if you're just angry. I know there's a lot to be angry at in this world but I knew too many people that had too much potential and you sound like a smart young person. I really hope that you figure things out and that you feel better. It hurts my heart to see young people on this forum knowing that you haven't seeked help.

 

[PaxAmericaX]

I am going to try to stop using Sanctioned Suicide website and look at Mental Health services again though they never helped in the past. I just need to try once more I think.

In case I don't return I just want to thank everyone in the community for providing a forum where I was able to discuss and learn about the topic without being censored. I am not advocating for or against the site but wish to say it helped me personally.

Thank you

 

[starfruit]

i've gone through multiple therapists and i've been told over and over by my psychiatrist that it'll help even though i know therapy just isn't for me, so i'm probably going to be on another one soon and the same thing will happen, there are definitely people who can be helped with it though

 

[ripxxxxcxxx]

its almost comical that im getting the help they say you should get and i still feel like this

 

[gottacheckout]

I have an excellent therapist, they usually just guide me along. I'm doing the work which is the best way to deal with me.

My family doctor has taken it upon himself to learn about mh meds. We have been able to stumble around and find a decent result. I have chronic insomnia and often stay awake planning my death. We found a combination that quieted down the suicidal ideation but I was still not going to sleep. 2 weeks ago we changed a med to extended release and it undid all the good so I went back to the previous med and while still not sleeping at least I'm not planning my death constantly. I go back in in a week or two and we will try something else.

It's not the doctor, at my age things change often and quickly. It sucks to get old.

 

[Lovecraft's Lover]

Pick the answer most suitable for your situation.

Hello from Ecuador
As a lot of pp here I've been in therapy (drugs and/or psychotherapy)
I've also taken "magic mushrooms"...
There are simply things in life that don't change because of drugs, therapy, swimming, dancing or whatever...

Too much pain inside, like there cannot be contention for all this pain.

 

[Ticket]

I don't know how to shop or try out different psychiatrists to find one that can be helpful. How is anyone able to afford this?

One just handed me medication I asked for. The others kept leaving. My most recent one told me I just needed to increase my activity and go outside more. That doesn't seem to be taking me seriously enough.

Therapy is too forced on people and it's not helpful for everyone. For people with more severe cases or trauma, different modalities is needed. I hate the narrative being pushed that medication and therapy is required for any benefit. This is for me personally. I know therapy can be beneficial and I'm not against it.

I've literally had a therapist avoid showing up during appointments because they didn't know how to help.

 

[User111885]

I tried therapy for ~10yrs and, well, here I am.

I do not like wording it this way because I do not want anyone here to think I am judging them (I am not), but I will not take the soma anymore. Haven't for about 7 years now, for better and for worse.

Therapy to me is like the equivalent of paying for a sex worker. Not disrespecting sex workers, but it's just... not a replacement for genuine social bonds embedded within a healthy community nested in a healthy society, that's all. A therapist cannot get you a sweet job at their company. A therapist cannot bring you chicken noodle soup when you are sick. A therapist cannot be your Samwise Gamgee. This will likely be obvious to most, but a therapist cannot be a friend or family or lover. Hell, even a stranger might be able to do more for you. It's a weird one way street in which you cannot do anything for them, and they can hardly do anything for you.

But YMMV. I am not discouraging people from therapy or trying to make them doubt their engagement with therapy in any way. I am strictly speaking about my own experience, that's all. When I said "you" I was referring to myself.

When I woke one morning to police banging on my door and windows, taking me to a mental ward because of something I vented to my therapist (partly my fault for using strong language), I will never go to a therapist ever again. They cannot provide me with the opportunities or answers that I need, and I will never be able to be honest about my thoughts or feelings ever again. I am going to be traumatized by that experience for the rest of my life. At the expense of sounding dramatic, I have never been the same since that incident. I could have been held indefinitely and who knows what else.

Also, I am too old to be covered by my parents' insurance, and I am unemployed because working makes me CTB-idal.

i love everything about your post

 

[OnMyLast Legs]

I made another appointment (no insurance) at the down-and-out Medicaid hobo place. If I get treatment it's gonna cost my dad an arm and a leg. Man oh man. I do nothing but get anxious and procrastinate all day. I know I'm too weak to follow through on CTB. I have obligations coming up and this seems like it's gonna come to a head. Every day I think maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and be strong...it doesn't happen. Rather it starts to happen, then I hit my vape and feel the weight immediately lower on me. Cold turkey nicotine is hard...but using is harder. Maybe I can just stop and regain a little sanity.

 

[sanrioslayer]

I have BPD and ive been to theraphy (but only ones that cost a shit ton so i stopped going but the time i went worked kind of) but since then i tried getting help from the state so i dont have to pay, but they denied me because "i havent been in the ER or in a psychiatric hospital" basically i havent tried to ctb already and so they wont treat my bpd. I just think that its fucked up that they wait until youre at rock bottom before you can get help, they wont help u when u actually have a chance of getting better. I hate it here

 

[OnMyLast Legs]

I made another appointment (no insurance) at the down-and-out Medicaid hobo place. If I get treatment it's gonna cost my dad an arm and a leg. Man oh man. I do nothing but get anxious and procrastinate all day. I know I'm too weak to follow through on CTB. I have obligations coming up and this seems like it's gonna come to a head. Every day I think maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and be strong...it doesn't happen. Rather it starts to happen, then I hit my vape and feel the weight immediately lower on me. Cold turkey nicotine is hard...but using is harder. Maybe I can just stop and regain a little sanity.

Did the intake appointment today. It's basically just a survey (score: severe depression, obviously) but I blabbed a fair bit to the 20something girl anyway. It wasn't even therapy.

 

[imabirdfrfr]

I tried to end it in 2018, and I've been on medication and therapy and everything. I've been trying so hard, doing everything right. It feels like no one understands.

 

[Teas]

been off and on with meds and therapy. nothing works. at least i have a person to talk to even if they are forced to. no one interacts with me anyway

 

[shampoo sniffer]

I am at the moment, and its total, complete crap. I've just been offered more medication. No therapy whatsoever.

And they told me to go to an art class. WTF?

 

[SilentEclipse]

Currently, only drug-free therapy. I haven't been doing well with the medications.

 

[Izz]

I've been with my therapist for two years. I'm probably gonna quit seeing her soon. My disability leave over my insurance is gonna end. I don't think anything she says could've saved me anyway. I'm too far gone at this point.