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I know since pandemic and having phone visits which I liked. Because I open up more. That's not the cause anymore. I've had someone for 5 years who pretty well knows everything I have gone through. But we have hit a stand still. Talking about current issues makes me a crying mess. She stares at me and will ask questions and last time there she was in horrible mood and said " I really don't know what to tell you" It hit me wrong. If I were to look for closer one, there's no way to start from… read more
I do not go into see my therapist. I have telehealth meetings with her once a week..same day..same time. I have the option to call, text or email her ANYTIME i need to and she responds to me the same day..even if its the weekend. It took me a llong time to find her. She has been a blessing to me. I do not take psychiatric meds so i do not see a psychiatrist. Lately my therapist has suggested i try to find a psychiatrist and try meds agai. I am still thinking on it. Ive taken so many combinations of meds and most didnt work or only worked temporarily. I started meds about 40 years ago. I dont know if i want to go down that road again at 65 years old. I take so many meds for all my physical stuff..i just dont want to add more.
I feel i get more out of my telehealth meetings than when i went in person. Its nice to sit comfortably in my own home and talk. Seeing her once a week gives me a routine and we are able to set weekly goals and tweek things that arent working.
@A MyDepressionTeam Member the therapist I have now and been seeing for a few years has been wonderful and I have really opened up and told her everything that I hadn’t told any of my previous therapist or psychiatrist. I was seeing her in person but she moved so instead of me making the trip to see her we have video chats every two months unless I need her sooner and then I just send her an email and she contacts me and we video chats. I love it this way since I don’t have to dress up and drive 45 minutes through all of the crazy traffic to get to her and I can discuss anything with her.
D maybe you can suggest to go back to phone or video visits and explain that you feel more comfortable with your visits that. I pray that you can get this worked out or find you another one that you will feel comfortable and open with.
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I go once a month and have seen this psychiatrist for 10 years. If I need him earlier, I can call and make an appointment. I am treatment resistant to medication so the most he can do is keep track of me in the event I get suicidal. We keep managing medication but nothing really works. As far as what your therapist said, I would confide in her that you felt rejected/dejected during the last appointment when she said what she said. Give her a chance to make it better unless you have other reservations. Then talk about those. Be as open as you can so you can be your authentic self.
I see my therapist and psych nurse practitioner in person once a year because I have a co pay. If I talk on the phone my health insurance pays the whole fee. I find it works fine.
II'm in the process of starting with a First Nation's narrative counsellor.
My mental needs are best met when I'm grounded in Nature.
Talk therapy is probably where I should be right now.
She'll suggest how often.
I'm hoping every other week.
And yes, therapists have an expiry date.
We grow and need another pair of eyes.
When you go to some one new, before the meeting, go over the highlights of where you were at so she has a starting point
If no one has told yet today that they love you, let me be the first🥇
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