Welp...it's official, I'm a nut case. I'm kidding...it is not official, just implied. I did, however, receive the authorization from my dear insurance company, to start seeing a psychologist and psychiatrist (to manage my medication.) Oh yeah...I'm one of those! Shrink me baby!!
Wasn't it clear from the title of this blog? I don't call this place the Innsane for nothin'! All kidding aside, though, I am really looking forward to going to my first therapy appointment. I am the kind of person who knows how beneficial therapy can be and am not afraid to admit that I will be going. Since I take Lexapro, I will see the psychiatrist, as well, to make sure that I am on the right medication for whatever ails me.
I do wonder though, what my therapist will find, once she delves into my psyche. Will she tell me that I am beyond help and that the best place for me is an institution? Or will they just wait until I leave and then have the men in white coats come to my house and take me away, unexpectedly? Do you think they would let me bring my laptop? Actually, it might be kind nice. If I can eat pudding, take little happy pills and blog all day, I will go enroll myself right now!
Okay, enough silliness. I start on Thursday and I will go twice a month until my money runs out! Does anyone else out there see a therapist? If so, do you feel like it helps?
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I had a severe melt down about 4 years ago...literally couldnt get out of bed, couldnt eat just totally dead inside. I began seeing a therapist for about 6 months. I'm not one for meds but she helped me cope in other ways and It changed my life. I will forever be grateful to her and I even email her updates here and there. The only way to be a healthy well rounded person is to understand yourself and know how to manage the curve balls and emotional roller coasters life sends our way. I.e. I love therapy it sorta saved my life and it is exactly why I pursued law school. Even if you are not severely messed up like I was its beneficial. It's an unbiased outlet, a friend who will never backstab you or gossip about you. And your family will love you for it.
omg, I LOVE my crazy lady meds! Bestest thing I ever did.
I've been to a therapist but not for a while- hell it was helpful just to go and get some "alone" time away from the kids- hahahaa
I had my meltdown last year- my body actually started having stress induced seizures- AND eventually I had at work, thus- making me look like a retarded fish flopping around in my office floor:) I started therapy right after that. I was put on some meds, that didn't work quite the way they wanted (I was more moody, more depressed, horomones all outta wack {at which time I also got pregnant} and then the stress levels just doubled for me) SOOO they have taken me off the meds for the time being and are just doing the therapy. My therapist is actually the one to suggest the blog (she said it might make me less angry at the world if I could tell it like it was- and I wasn't face to face with people) I think she is afraid I am going to pull out my taser and go to town on people. :) *Evil grin* I'm way too sweet for that.
I'm so waiting for the day that they come to take me away.... I hope there's internet hookup in that padded room.
Sean and I did in the past because of the aftermath of a deployment to Iraq and yes it really helped. When I was younger my mom used to take me, but at that time I was at the age where I knew everything and didn't need any body's help. I could probably use some more counseling! I definitely think it's a good thing.
I take Zoloft & even though I was approved to use Lexapro, there's no way I would afford to spend $109each month just for the sake of being sure I could still have orgasams. lol. but over all, this definetly sounds like a good idea for you, definetly! definetly a good idea, yeah! (okay i went a bit rainman) but you get the idea.
good luck!
There is no stigma attached to being in therapy... or in taking mood altering medication.
As a matter of fact, I've always believed that the people getting help are in much better shape than the people who have no self awareness and believe that they don't need any help. (How's that for a run on sentence?)
What you might find interesting is that the "breakthroughs" do not occur while you are sitting in the therapist's office. You talk in therapy, but after you leave, little by little, other thoughts will seep into your consciousness and you might actually "see the light" or have that "ah hah" moment.
And nobody arrives with a net or a strait jacket... only in cartoons.
I did until my insurance stopped paying for it. It was FABULOUS! SO helpful!! I started seeing her for my post partum depression and continued because of general depression and other issues. She was wonderful I really think it was completely beneficial!
I already told you about my meltdown but yes I see a shrink and I m now switching to a new one because this one was just not the right fit for me. I take meds galore... Kolopin is my little friend and of course Lexapro
Girl, I LOVE my happy pills and my therapist. I started seeing her when I was diagnosed with post partum depression and realized I should have started years earlier. Those few moments a week where I can truely let it all out without feeling like I have to censor myself for the sake of peace in the household or hurting someones feelings, keeps me going.
Just know your not alone and what kind of pudding should we have on Thursdays?
I am parital to pistachio, Danielle! :)
Thanks for sharing, everyone!
This is my first pregnancy and besides the normal nausea, tiredness, peeing every 2 minutes and sore boobs, I am VERY emotional. I feel like crying over anything and everything. I am very frustrated, stressed, anxious and have been taking it out on my poor husband. Is this normal? The worst thing about it is I am so overjoyed and have wanted to be preggers for so long and we are thrilled to have a baby, I have a wonderful husband, we just moved into our first home and we both have jobs, so what is my problem? I should be thankful for all the blessings the Lord has given us. I just don't know what to do. I of course turn to God, but I am not sure he is hearing me. Is this very common? Does it end after the 1st trimester or am I doomed to be unstable until the end? Well, more so than i already am!
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