Mental Health Thread • Page 166

One thing at a time. That's all anyone can do.

 

Therapist office called me back. It would be months before I could be seen. She said she could recommend other offices in the next state over which is even further away. I feel like you should not have to drive an hour away in another state just to receive mental health services but I guess it's that rural town life.

 

Damn that sucks. Sorry to hear that.

 

Ok I was being paranoid I feel better today and no ones really mad or looking down on me but I know I'm on thin ice and anymore big fucks ups and I'll have to move back home probably. Goal for 2018 is to become independent and not rely on my parents help in every aspect of my life

 

From what you've said your family seems supportive

But I get it I constantly worry I'll lose respect so I shut people out but that doesn't work

 

for folks out there that are in a place where they need help getting by day-to-day but don't need help finding the root of the issue, there is a big difference between a therapist and a behavioral health specialist. i went to my doc and they suggested therapy, i explained to them that i don't need therapy, i know why i get upset just not how to control it. they then sent me to a behavioral health specialist instead. i spent 20 minutes describing the feelings i'd been living with and was out the door with an RX and a phone number to call if i ever needed anything.

not discrediting therapy and i know it can be tremendously helpful, but it was not for me and there are other routes!

 

didn't know this was a thing, thank you for sharing

 

Anxious as I prep for travel tomorrow to see family for Christmas. Seeing cops at my complex when I returned from a haircut also shot up my anxiety, haha. There for some family court thing, though one cop did ask if I was there when a shootout happened at my complex a year or so ago since he worked it (I was and didn't know about until I left that the morning and found my car literally in the middle of the crime scene).

 

I did end up doing more investigating and found two potential ones closer to me that take my insurance. One only seems to have a secondary office here so idk how available they would be, but the other one seems okay. The original office I called said they'll call again next week to let me know more specifically when they'd have availability, so if it's too far out I'll try the other one. I didn't realize how mentally draining it is to make calls like this tho. It sucks to have to put stuff out there when they ask why i wanna be seen and what my history is with depression and stuff, and I'm dreading it if I have to make multiple calls like that until someone can fit me in. It kinda put a storm cloud above my day just to talk to one office let alone multiple smh

 

Today is an incredibly slow and lonely day.

No energy in me for today.

 

you have had a hell of a year, but you come off as one of the better dudes around these parts and ive always enjoyed shooting the shit with ya. it’ll improve. this abomination of a year is almost over!

 

This exchange just warmed my cold heart hah that was nice to read, dudes.

 

Ok it's snowing and I finally put Xmas lights up and I'm watching Notting Hill with a blanket and for this moment life feels rly nice

 

I can imagine the phone calls are quite draining. But you’re doing the right thing. Multiple phone calls will suck but will be so worth it in the end.

 

Now they're showing Love Actually. Hugh Grant swimming in his pools of money rn

 

I wish everyone in this thread a happy holidays, whether you celebrate anything and are spending time with family, friends, your partner, or on your own. Be safe and relax!

Hopefully next year is better for everyone.

 

2017 was the worst year of my life by far, so much bad shit happened to me and I did a bunch of bad shit. I'm worried 2018 will be worse

 

I believe in you. I know that means basically nothing because we don’t talk, so I’m just a stranger saying that. But I believe in you.

 

I'm having such a shitty holiday season. It's been a year since my aunt died and it's the first year without my grandma around. Feeling very isolated even though my mom is great and we've done some small gifts leading up to Christmas. But for the first time we have no tree or decorations or anything festive.

I've been doing a lot of work (odd labor jobs, housesitting) to keep busy but this weekend is a definite bummer.

 

It's all gonna be okay. Sending good vibes your way :) Keep your head up, put good vibes out there to others and just do the best you can day to day. You've got this.

 

Late pass but my wife was on Wellbutrin for a bit in early fall and it fucked her up so bad. She was like a shell of herself. She called me one day while I was out of state convinced the earth was flat lol, and then the next day she told me she thought that conversation was a dream.

She's on Venlafaxin now and it's been working so well. For both her depression and anxiety.

 

I'm just someone no one cares about and ignores

 

I see you

 

I see ALL of you. Every single one. Every single post. You are all people of value and purpose, and the world stays bright with your lights.

 

My dad passed away back in my freshman year of high school. That side of the family basically abandoned me after he passed, with the exceptions being my birthday and Christmas. They’d call me then and have me come over for Christmas Eve every year after, until this year. Didn’t call me or anything. I shouldn’t care this much, because I know they really were just inviting me because they felt obligated, but it still hurts.