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

[6486159051]

I think if my therapist/counsellor had my specific problem, they would also be suicidal

(And they know it)

(But they won't admit it)

And so therapy doesn't feel useful for me

it's really horrifying because society points to counselling as first solution but it's also a last solution so if it doesn't work for you... then you're a little fucked because family/friends really can't deal with your pain (nor should they have to: I regret the times I openly discussed my struggles because it just makes everyone sad)

 

[dannycho]

Therapy doesn't work for me and I've had terrible reactions to almost medication except stimulants (for the most part).

 

[soullessnes]

Won't be able to open up to someone, so therapy does not work for me. And I know my problem which is nearly Impossible to resolve. Once my only person worth living is gone, I don't think I can live on in endless pain, sadness and loneliness.

 

[TeaHealer]

I did multiple doctors for therapy, but before there could be a follow up for medication and get completely diagnosed — I wasn't allowed because of my age back then is considered to be everchanging and my 'gloominess' can potentially go away in due time.

It never did. I'm not seeking help that desperately anymore when I did change at some point, just trying to heal on my own.

 

[Vesiira]

Only medication from my psychiatrist. I can't handle counseling at the moment because I don't want to talk about any of it out loud. Have to look at someone while saying it. Getting feedback. I just write it down now to get it out. However, the constant worry about trying a medication and it not working is hell in itself since that does happen.

 

[PainWorseThanDeath]

Decided to start an antidepressant, much as I hated to... took a couple weeks but... I feel pretty decent. Still having occasional minor moments of fear and panic, but they're rather muted at least.

Not going to stay on this for too long, just until I clear these hurdles, so to speak.

The fear and sadness are now quite managble, and facing what I am, it makes sense to use a crutches, just for now.

 

[mistysmile966]

Somewhat, life gets in the way and I have not been able to find the support I need.

 

[CatsMeow]

No - tried therapy and medication but it didn't help

I've had therapy, had medication, been to hospitals. I've changed meds (escitalopram to sertraline) because they made me horrid. On the latter one i was nearly on for a year but didn't work except for anxiety, I asked my doctor for new ones yet he declined. I've gotten kicked out from the hospital (after waiting for hours for help) in the middle of the night so I've had to walk back home. I don't really believe any professional cares enough to help

 

[blood...]

yes but it did not help me in any way

 

[hopefullysoon]

Therapy and medication, last week started, but seems it is not getting better just worsening. Feel so miserable right now.

 

[WalmartSoap]

I'm in therapy right now, got recommended meds but was too scared of side effects to actually pursue them. Honestly? It feels more like English class than anything actually productive. It's always "what mental patterns have you been noticing" and that BS that makes my head hurt more than feel better.

 

[lostallcope]

Both therapy and SSRI's since I was 11. On and off sporadically. Can't afford the meds that make me slightly less miserable anymore.

 

[Badatlove]

Just finished dbt therapy.
Antidepressants dont work psych meds fucked me up

I just dont see a future in this world it all goes to shit
Therapist dont care if i tell im suicidal
I just stopped talking about it and now im sober 19 days so i have some brain space to start planning

 

[DoctorDeath]

They gave me everything you can think of, nothing ever worked but I don't think I'm sick. I think I'm sane. Why is it wrong wanting to quit when there's billions of people out there and if I die today within a few seconds there will be someone else being born who will take my place? What is the point of handling the suffering just to keep a system that will eventually die working for a bit longer?
I ask myself that every single day, I only truly feel home when I come here and see that I'm not the only one.

 

[Who am I?]

Given my bad experience with two public therapy programs, I find it hard to open up, especially when it comes to intimate or personal matters with a stranger. I was never prescribed medication because I was a minor at the time, so they never gave me any; they just taught me which emotions or thoughts I should suppress.

 

[Strangerdanger7]

Therapy I don't know how to feel about it. I've done it twice. I can't say it's was effective. You get told different answers about it. The way these therapists talk there is like multiple types of therapy
not every type will work for everyone.
I guess I'm skeptical I look to see are you getting results from it? Only you can answer that. Is it a benefit or a waste of time.
I've always done better figuring it out on my own and just keeping a small circle of friends. I don't want it too big or too pretentious.
That's the problem with being a people pleaser It turns very pretentious very quick.
Then you got to remember whose ass you kissed and what you told them to keep them all happy. I could never live like that. It's more genuine if you just keep the circle real and small.
The ones that were meant to be in your circle will always get you.
The ones you don't want in your circle can kick rocks.
Really whatever you do is up to you you're in the driver's seat of it anyway you go. Trust me when I say this there are some people out there who offer talk to me. You listen to their behavior and you're like look you ain't even fit to monitor a dog behavior. I would not trust you with my dog.
I damn sure wouldn't trust you with a person.
I may have an appointment with a therapist next month we'll see.
You need a referral from your primary care doctor first. Skeptical we'll see how it goes.
I don't mind talking about a series of life events because when you have ADHD you can either tune it in or tune it out it's a gift. It's also a curse.

 

[Pluto]

 

[_Minsk]

yes but it doesnt help

 

[mementomorii]

Yes, I have for many, many years. I think modern therapy is lowkey too individualistic to be effective, like I think if most really depressed people had a supportive communal life which lent them a sense of purpose, maybe things wouldn't be so hard. I've found it pretty hard to find that, especially when things like sexual assault and betrayal can lead you to grow bitter towards other people. Maybe it feels different to others here though, I dunno.
Yes, I have for many, many years. I think modern therapy is lowkey too individualistic to be effective, like I think if most really depressed people had a supportive communal life which lent them a sense of purpose, maybe things wouldn't be so hard. I've found it pretty hard to find that, especially when things like sexual assault and betrayal can lead you to grow bitter towards other people. Maybe it feels different to others here though, I dunno.

 

[discreetmadness]

it's really horrifying because society points to counselling as first solution but it's also a last solution so if it doesn't work for you...

The last stuff is generally for treatment-resistant depression like ketamine or ect. If you're not there yet, you haven't tried enough therapy and/or medications for them to suggest it.

 

[littlepup159]

Therapy I don't know how to feel about it. I've done it twice. I can't say it's was effective. You get told different answers about it. The way these therapists talk there is like multiple types of therapy
not every type will work for everyone.
I guess I'm skeptical I look to see are you getting results from it? Only you can answer that. Is it a benefit or a waste of time.
I've always done better figuring it out on my own and just keeping a small circle of friends. I don't want it too big or too pretentious.
That's the problem with being a people pleaser It turns very pretentious very quick.
Then you got to remember whose ass you kissed and what you told them to keep them all happy. I could never live like that. It's more genuine if you just keep the circle real and small.
The ones that were meant to be in your circle will always get you.
The ones you don't want in your circle can kick rocks.
Really whatever you do is up to you you're in the driver's seat of it anyway you go. Trust me when I say this there are some people out there who offer talk to me. You listen to their behavior and you're like look you ain't even fit to monitor a dog behavior. I would not trust you with my dog.
I damn sure wouldn't trust you with a person.
I may have an appointment with a therapist next month we'll see.
You need a referral from your primary care doctor first. Skeptical we'll see how it goes.
I don't mind talking about a series of life events because when you have ADHD you can either tune it in or tune it out it's a gift. It's also a curse.

Ah yeah I always thought that a lot of therapist like people pleaser for their job so they can make a "progress" with them.

 

[boilingfishcakes]

I'm in therapy right now but to be honest, I don't know what is going to help if anything will help me. I have been in inpatient dozens of times, seen countless therapists and psych doctors, and I have been put on so many different medications that the list of what I haven't taken is probably shorter. This therapist is a little bit different than others I have seen, he seems to care to a degree. He did suggest ketamine therapy. It's very expensive but I am so desperate to just feel like a human again and my husband is also pushing me to try it. If this doesn't work, then I might try to ctb again.

 

[eve2004]

In therapy but therapist is retiring. So... it's not looking good.

 

[Strangerdanger7]

Does anyone go to therapy and actually get anything out of it? I've gone twice and so far it's like a temporary vent or bandage?
Just for my personal experience so far.

 

[wakeawake]

yup - decades of therapy - does it help? not as a cure but maybe for daily life, CBT and some exposure stuff did I think help with some things to do with OCD/BDD issues.

Im not convinced that any SSRI helps, im on max 200mg Zoloft and dont think its helping.

I've been prescribed Klonopin for 20 years, I got off long term script with 2 year taper which was the most insanely bad experience of my life, made it a few months and am now back on it. Benzos are complicated, they help and they hurt, but my system is adapted to them

Medication only, right now. I haven't been in any form of therapy in over a year. I've done a lot of different treatments and I basically just feel burned out on it right now.

I'd give consideration to Ketamine, but I suspect they'd want me to try rTMS first. Either way, I'd be looking at ridiculous waiting times. Probably about two years. So come to think of it, maybe I should be getting referrals right now, and that way they'll be available to me when I finally feel up to it again...

I found my own ket to try in a responsible enough way last fall - given I was weighing anything and everything I wanted to see if it sparked anything (I did acid again also) and frankly both DID, ket did lift the depression in a way that was quite nice but it only lasted while I was trying it. I was worried about making it too frequent so I tossed it. Like many things I think it's not a perfect cure but it can give an odd sort of reminder of the beauty and absurdity of all this life thing. Just my 2 cents