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Posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 3:36:57
I'm feeling really down tonight. I feel like I am a loser in ALL my realtionships. I just can't seem to get it right. Everything I do seems to turn to (you know what) If I'm whining, so be it, but I feel really bad tonight, I have been taking Lexapro for about 11 days now and I realized that I need some really good therapy, but where do I start??? It seems thatt every therapist wants $300/hour! DO I see an intern? Where do I look? Will I ever get past my issues? Does it ever get better? I bought OTC sleeping pills tonight becasue the Lexapro is making me wired and I cant sleep. But I don't want to get hooked on them.
Please help.
Posted by lostsailor on August 13, 2003, at 8:15:33
In reply to Never usually post here but........., posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 3:36:57
If you call the United Way, they can direct you to many local counseling centers that work on a "sliding scale" (e.g. adjusted to your income)fee system. As for the problems with sleep, it may just be a slight period of adjustment. If it persists, give your doc a ring--they are always happy to write out 'scripts:)
pleasent dreams tonight,
~tony
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2003, at 9:07:56
In reply to Never usually post here but........., posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 3:36:57
That seems awfully high for a therapist. Perhaps it depends on where you live. There is a site that gives you average prices in the US based on zip code.
http://www.txcostestimator.com
Remember, there are different providers of therapy. MD, Psychologist, LMSW, PRN, LPC. Probably a lot more.
I think outcome studies have shown that the best outcomes don't come from either experience or training, but from less easily measured variables. Finding a therapist who is a proper "fit" is probably most important.
There is a certain advantage to having an experienced therapist, but I've heard that interns have the compensatory advantage of eagerness (and of course supervision). The downside is that they are generally only there for a limited period of time.
You might want to post on Psychological Babble, for getting more suggestions on how to look for a therapist.
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2003, at 9:12:02
In reply to Never usually post here but........., posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 3:36:57
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20030711/msgs/250504.html
Posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 9:57:09
In reply to Re: Never usually post here but......... » galkeepinon, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2003, at 9:07:56
Dinah!!
Do you know how much this means to me? And also that you started a link for me at Psychological Babble?? You'll never know how much that means to me-really. I say this in all sincerity. I had a really, really rough time last night. None of my friends in my life would have done this for me because they don't understand depression and bipolar.
For a complete stranger to do something like this online for me was a true blessing and I appreciate it VERY much-thank you Dinah.galkeepinon
> That seems awfully high for a therapist. Perhaps it depends on where you live. There is a site that gives you average prices in the US based on zip code.
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> http://www.txcostestimator.com
>
> Remember, there are different providers of therapy. MD, Psychologist, LMSW, PRN, LPC. Probably a lot more.
>
> I think outcome studies have shown that the best outcomes don't come from either experience or training, but from less easily measured variables. Finding a therapist who is a proper "fit" is probably most important.
>
> There is a certain advantage to having an experienced therapist, but I've heard that interns have the compensatory advantage of eagerness (and of course supervision). The downside is that they are generally only there for a limited period of time.
>
> You might want to post on Psychological Babble, for getting more suggestions on how to look for a therapist.
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2003, at 10:45:51
In reply to Re: Never usually post here but......... » Dinah, posted by galkeepinon on August 13, 2003, at 9:57:09
It was my pleasure.
I've found this to be a very supportive community, with people who do know what it's like to live with these things.
I hope you're feeling better soon.
Dinah
Posted by galkeepinon on August 14, 2003, at 0:39:57
In reply to Re: Never usually post here but......... » galkeepinon, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2003, at 10:45:51
Dinah, It makes it so nice to come to a place where people do understand what others are going through. Most of my friends don't know-either because I don't tell them or they don't know what to do, or they just don't want to be around a "downer" even though that is never my intention. My family doesn't know what to do either and I don't expect them too. I feel so bad that I can't be more successful or healthier so my family would be proud of me-it just kills me to know that I'm not anymore. I have a lot of good insight, I just wish I had the motivation to get up and finally change my life and get to where I want to be.
Thanks again for your suppport-I really appreciate it.
GalIt was my pleasure.
I've found this to be a very supportive community, with people who do know what it's like to live with these things.
I hope you're feeling better soon.
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on August 14, 2003, at 0:55:31
In reply to Re: Never usually post here but......... » Dinah, posted by galkeepinon on August 14, 2003, at 0:39:57
Boy, do I know what you mean. I so often feel I'm a drag on them. And that's hard for a former wunderkind to feel. I'm supposed to be the successful high achieving (albeit absentminded and slightly high strung) one.
I feel like I pulled a bait and switch on my poor husband.
Did you find out what average therapy prices were in your area? I don't know what I'd do without mine (and hope never to have to find out).
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