Got a therapist

I am so happy for you in finding a therapist, PointlessQuestions! This sounds like an important step for you in helping you to deal with the things that concern you. How long have you been on your new medications? I am curious about the kind of homework that you will be given. Do you have any idea what this will be? Did the therapist give you any ideas / hints? I do not have a therapist. When I was in training for my vocation I was required tohave a therapist for a couple of years and I found it interesting.

Well I hope the therapy works for you.You sounds like depression is your problem,I have had that and it is not very nice.I managed to shake it off and you will as well you just have to beleave in yourself.Whatever and whoever did this to you is not worth it,don't let it ruin you life.I was able to talk to my doctor on a monthly basis and he helped me through it.Once treatment started it did not take long,I got fed up taking the tablets they just dulled me down ,which i did not like much.Anyway good for you getting proper help it shows you are well on the way to recovery.My homework by the way was getting a good walk aday,listening to music just things to distract me and take my mind off my troubles,also coming on here helped as you just give your brain a rest from thinking about your memories that get you dow.x good luck with it and keep me posted

Going to a therapist is not shameful. We all need help! When I went to one a few years ago she helped me find the "happy" me again and not the sad and depressed me that was sick of my life! They are very good at what they do, but make sure you have a good relationship with your therapist. The first one I went to I hated and I researched others and the second one I absolutely loved. Homework for me was to find 10 things you like about your life, or wear an outfit that makes you feel pretty and little things like that

I used to have a therapist, although I called her a counselor. She was a trained counselor, and not a psychologist or psychiatrist. I am bipolar, so I do get medication from a regular doctor, but at one time the place where I got the meds always required you to see a counselor. So I did. I think it was very helpful. She didn't think I needed it, but it was required. It was so funny because she kept apologizing to me. She said she was sorry that I had to come because she didn't think I can handle what I'm handling any better than I already did. SO basically we talked like friends. Eventually, I stopped going to that place to I no longer had to see a counselor. I think everyone should see one at least once in their life. So many people could benefit. My parents took me to a psychologist when I was a teenager because they thought I was going to kill myself. Now at that time I truly did need help. And she certainly helped me.

I could cry. I wish I was able to see a therapist. I usually go to one and especially when I get really stressed. I was going to a free one that was a student but they quit doing it for free as of last January. Now I can't afford to go because I have too many other bills. The meds I am on have gotten to a point where they don't help me very much anymore. I had such a problem finding ones that did anything for me or that the side effects weren't horrible that now I don't know what to do. I am glad to hear that you will be under the care of a therapist. It is a slow process but when it happens for you you will feel great about the break through. Happy therapy!

i do have a therapist, and a dr that i see once a month, and i could not make it withput my medication.. my mom is suposed to see one but she will not.. but i am all for it, and getting the help you need, good luck

I had to write down one good thing that occurred each and every day between visits. She also gave me a mantra: I am beautiful, strong, healthy and intelligent and I can do anything. I was to say this 10 times a day in one go...at least. I could do it as often as I liked. I argued that I didn't believe it and felt silly (I had to say it out aloud) but her response was that I would eventually begin to believe it even if I didn't at first and it was true. It was like a veil being lifted from my eyes.

I've not been to a therapist / counselor in a long time. I don't really like going to them myself, but I know they help others. I find different ways to get away from the stress etc, and it seems to help. I've never had one that gave me any homework, not that I can remember. Back years ago when I was in school I had a therapist and I had a lady from the same office who was designated to take the troubled preteens to different places as a fun day out.

Ni, i don't have one. I hope she helps u.

i had one 40yrs ago and things were a lot different then i think. but still it put me off from any. even tho i realise they are very much better now and a lot more helpful. the grown kids keep telling me i need to take meds for my depression and use a therepist. but now i would have to get someone to take me anyway and im lucky if i get to the doctor of any kind once every 2 months. i really hope this will work out for you and im sure it will be a good thing. good for you. yes, i think we all have trouble getting out of the past

I met my new therapist today and she said that she might give me some homework in the future. Today we just talked about my background, my problems and all those things, but later on I might get some homework. In 2005 I had a very severe depression and that time I that I also had a therapist who asked me to do some homework between the visits. I got many different kinds of homework. I often had to write something down like a list of things that tricker my anxiety and depression, a list of things that I liked about myself, a list of things that I had achieved during my life or a description of something that happened in the past. Sometimes I had to do one of the things that usually avoid and afterwards I had to write down my thoughts and my feelings. I had a great therapist at that time and I liked the fact that we always discussed the homework and made decisions about the homework together. I was able to suggest things and reject ideas that I didn't like. My friend had a therapist who didn't discuss the homework with her. He just told her what to do and my friend found it hard to tell her therapist if the homework was too much of the challenge. She felt that her therapist pressured her into things that she wasn't ready for, and her homework was not a good experience. I was happy that my therapist was very open for ideas and adjustments. I never felt a pressure to do things I wasn't ready to do, and my homework was a positive and useful experience.

Good to hear that you have finally found ways to overcome your struggles, actually finances is always an issue when your health is in danger, because of expensive medicines/ laboratories and other medical services that you need.. But life is more important right? ... God will provides that is why just leave it to him and live happy.

this is great news pointlessquestions (love your name by the way)! i have been a therapist and had a therapist and am very much in favor of this practice for people if there is any way you can go...it is fortunate that you have insurance to help you as everyone does not!...one of my friends who is a therapist is very into giving homework....it does usually include journaling or doing some sort of activity which is related to the issues you are working on in therapy...cognitive-behavioralist therapists usually use these techniques because they have the idea that it involves people in their recovery and helps them learn to be more responsible for themselves...i never liked to use homework, for one reason because a depressed person may feel overwhelmed by it and may not feel energetic enough to do it and their mind may feel too muddled..(i have been there as a depressive, i know!) i am a person-centered practioner and i use more abstract therapies such as art therapy and narrative therapy which tap into the subconscious and (i feel) helps the brain to heal more organically...anyway, i am very happy for you and hope you have a great therapeutic experience...if you don't feel right with one therapist please don't give up, there may be someone else out there who fits you...i had a therapist once who only wanted to talk about herself and her problems and that was just not right! i was fortunate enough then to find a person-centered therapist who was kind, genuine and empathetic and really helped me...peace and blessings to you pointless questions!

Hi friend, good to hear that you got a therapist for your training. Personally i don't have any experience with therapist, but we went to a therapy center for my elder son. Since he is hyper active and his teachers and doctors advice to undergone for a therapy to reduce his activity. Now he is normal. He took that training for around 8 months and changed a lot with it. At that time the therapist provide some home work to him and let us to check and watch his activities. I gave the therapy to my son as per the doctors suggestion

No, I don't have a therapist. I am best friends with MandaLee. She gives me great advice for free. She may be able to help you too.