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Posted by llrrrpp on August 17, 2006, at 15:14:24
Hi everyone,
for the last month or two I've wondered how long my health care benefits will cover therapy. I was really worried that once I was somewhat stabilized my allotment of sessions would be over, and I would be forced to either ask for a referral (and pay out of pocket, switch T's etc) OR be told that I could not use this mental healthcare benefit again until I had a separate diagnosis. And it was making me nervous, because i was really worried that I had already exceeded the short-term therapy model that my mental healthcare system says is standard for my package.I've been terrified that I will be abruptly cut off and not able to use this resource. It was hard enough to ask for help the first time. My depression became life-threatening before I sought assistance this spring.
So... I worked up my courage and asked T what can I expect? How does this work? How many times do I have left to come to therapy.
He laughed and said, well, you don't need therapy forever, if that's what you're afraid of. (whew!) And he said that I was doing a lot better, and that I should make appointments weekly when possible, until I feel pretty good, and then we can continue on an as-needed basis. That he would be there for me as a safety net, in case things come up that I need help with, even if I haven't seen him for a few weeks.
Aww! my T says that I'm not going to be kicked out of the system and have to start anew. I have a safety net. Hence my warm and fuzzy feeling. My worst fears failed to materialize. (((safety net)))
-ll
Posted by muffled on August 17, 2006, at 15:40:47
In reply to My first warm and fuzzy feeling from my T, posted by llrrrpp on August 17, 2006, at 15:14:24
Posted by Daisym on August 17, 2006, at 20:27:35
In reply to My first warm and fuzzy feeling from my T, posted by llrrrpp on August 17, 2006, at 15:14:24
I find myself smiling for you. Glad you have a therapist who "gets it."
Those safety nets are awfully important, aren't they?
Posted by ElaineM on August 17, 2006, at 20:35:53
In reply to Re: My first warm and fuzzy feeling from my T » llrrrpp, posted by Daisym on August 17, 2006, at 20:27:35
Aw lurp, I'm glad you get to feel the fuzzies now. He sounds like he really cares about you being able to stay well. I'm so happy for you :-)
hugs, EL
Posted by Dinah on August 17, 2006, at 21:36:43
In reply to My first warm and fuzzy feeling from my T, posted by llrrrpp on August 17, 2006, at 15:14:24
Posted by 10derHeart on August 17, 2006, at 22:19:32
In reply to My first warm and fuzzy feeling from my T, posted by llrrrpp on August 17, 2006, at 15:14:24
Posted by 10derHeart on August 17, 2006, at 22:21:03
In reply to Bravo to llrrpp's T! He's keeper :-) (nm) » llrrrpp, posted by 10derHeart on August 17, 2006, at 22:19:32
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