Mental Health Care - Have you ever or would you ever see a therapist?

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I know this might seem too personal, but I'll let this fly anyway. Many many people suffer from depression, mental anguish over loss of loved ones or troubled relationships and other issues and have turned to professionals to help them find their way. How do you feel about this. Is it for others. Do you think people who go to see a psychiatrist are crazy? Have you had any experience with therapy?
 

During the period that I was Maggie's full time caregiver (before she went into the nursing home) I asked to see a VA psychologist and had monthly appointments with her for over a year which I found very helpful.
 
Cookie said:
I know this might seem too personal, but I'll let this fly anyway. Many many people suffer from depression, mental anguish over loss of loved ones or troubled relationships and other issues and have turned to professionals to help them find their way. How do you feel about this. Is it for others. Do you think people who go to see a psychiatrist are crazy? Have you had any experience with therapy?
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ive never tried therapy but don't think people who do are crazy. I have had depression, not severe though and have tried various anti depressants which I felt never really worked for me.
 

Falcon said:
Never. I've always had control of my being and emotions. Should anything go haywire with that, and thought it would do any good,
I might seek help.
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You can be depressed and still be in control of your being and emotions in my opinion.
 
Yes, as well. Years ago when going through a rough break-up at the same time as my mother's passing. It was very helpful to have compassionate support at a very difficult time in my life. I've always been interested in psychology and the workings of the mind and would definitely go again if I felt the need.
 
I agree with you, Lynn. Sadly, a certain stigma around seeking emotional/mental health remains. I do notice that in persons of my children's age, counseling is often accepted as a matter of course when life becomes too painful.
 
Falcon said:
Never. I've always had control of my being and emotions. Should anything go haywire with that, and thought it would do any good,
I might seek help.
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Much control can sometimes be the problem: SNL skit quote: "De nial isn't just a river in Egypt".
 
There is also a difference between situational depression and an actual all out full blown mood disorder. Most folks folks experience a depression following a life changing event of some sort to emotional trauma, and most come through it without the help of therapy.
 
Falcon said:
Tell me~~~ How does one know when they are "depressed" ?
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there are many symptoms and everybody is different. If you schedule an appointment with me, I'll let you know if you are or aren't. :)

Of course I'm just kidding .....it would take more than one appointment. :)
 
Hey Lynn, I think we should set up an office on SF. Believe me, there is more than enough work for both of us. In fact, we may need to recruit more therapists to in order to keep up with the number of clients. Lol.
 
Shalimar said:
Hey Lynn, I think we should set up an office on SF. Believe me, there is more than enough work for both of us. In fact, we may need to recruit more therapists to in order to keep up with the number of clients. Lol.
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Im in...are we doing this pro bono or are we splitting the money?
 
I met with a grief counselor after someone dear to me died and I had a hard time getting over it. There are other times in my life when I probably could have used therapy but didn't get it. I certainly would not consider someone "crazy" if they received it.
 
Glinda said:
I met with a grief counselor after someone dear to me died and I had a hard time getting over it. There are other times in my life when I probably could have used therapy but didn't get it. I certainly would not consider someone "crazy" if they received it.
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That's the point I was making. Everyone has times in their lives when they are going through a difficult situation or have experienced a loss. Some do well with a bit of counseling.. some may need some short term medication, and most get on with their lives after a time with or without either. This is far different than having an actual mood disorder that would require much more intense therapy and long term medication.
 

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