| Therapy 02:58 - Oct 22 with 2432 views | Cotty |
I’m not a fan of oversharing with strangers, but I’ve reached a point that I’m aware I need help. I’m looking at getting a private therapist but some of the quoted rates are eye watering. I’m keen to hear from people who have benefitted from it. Thanks twtders. X |  | | |  |
| Therapy on 11:15 - Oct 22 with 417 views | mellowblue |
Got to say that it is really heart warming that stuff like this can be openly talked about and support and advice offered. Probably until recently it might have seen as a weakness to admit to mental/emotional/life problems in such a public setting. |  | | |
| Therapy on 11:32 - Oct 22 with 373 views | chicoazul |
Cotters I have no advice for you but i wish you all the best babes. Up the town. XOXO |  |
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| Therapy on 11:40 - Oct 22 with 358 views | Dubtractor |
I can't offer personal experience, but would suggest that recognising that you are struggling and seeking help/support is a hugely positive step.
Much better to do that, than to keep it internal and to let things become a bigger problem. |  |
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| Therapy on 12:31 - Oct 22 with 290 views | TwoKnightsInIpswich |
Speaking from experience, I went down the NHS road. Unfortunately they could only provide help quickly when I hit rock bottom...otherwise it was wait...wait...wait. Although the help I received was beneficial.
Would also suggest seeing if there are local groups near you...perhaps just a walking group, a football group or something similar. Sometimes being in a group environment with no pressure to talk/discuss but knowing others have similar experiences can be empowering and supportive, and you'll find your voice when ready.
As others have mentioned, get outside. Go for walks. Its amazing how much being out in nature helps.
There are also local charities and groups that organise weekends away to build resilience to help episode from recurring - often these events are fully funded and are great opportunities to meet people that understand.
I wish you well on your journey and you've already took the hardest step. |  |
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| Therapy on 21:06 - Oct 22 with 153 views | phillymark |
I've used therapy for a couple of periods of my life. For a couple of years as my marriage was deteriorating and again now as I just felt some negativity and thoughts of poor decisions (nothing too serious) creeping into my brain.
Recommend it a lot. You get to talk about what you want to talk about and so much gets sorted out in your head. A good therapist gives you time and acknowledges your difficulties and struggles whereas it might be difficult to put these things on friends and family. I actively look forward to sessions - it's real "me time" and we all need that (I think that men especially feel guilty above having time just for them)
Luckily I have decent insurance (live in America) and it's not too pricey but mfor my son who has had bigger issues, it has gotten expensive...but absolutely worth it. | | | |
| Therapy on 21:08 - Oct 22 with 151 views | phillymark |
| Therapy on 10:42 - Oct 22 by Axeldalai_lama |
One of the best things I ever did was see a counselor, post marriage break up/mid life 'crisis' etc. Just helped me unpack loads of seemingly mundane issues and internalised beliefs and thoughts and rearrange them.
Nothing spectacular, just an hour a week for 6 months to just talk undiluted thoughts and repackage them a bit, and then the week to do brain work and just think about what had come out.
Don't think there is a 'right' way of doing it and mine felt very trivial, just chatting away about myself and my thoughts, but boy did it get me back on track.
Would massively recommend anyone for talking therapy. Good luck and you're most certainly not on your own, I'd recommend it to absolutely anyone. [Post edited 22 Oct 10:51]
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This matches my experience so closely. | | | |
| Therapy on 21:14 - Oct 22 with 146 views | reusersfreekicks |
| Therapy on 07:44 - Oct 22 by GlasgowBlue |
Sorry to hear this Cotty. Although I can’t be much help ion this I listen to The Rest Is Politics podcast. Alistair Campbell is one of the co hosts. He has had his own well documented struggles with depression and recommends this online resource.
https://www.betterhelp.com/onl
Hope you manage to get something sorted. [Post edited 22 Oct 7:46]
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Pretty sure that is a commercial relationship
I would just consult the counselling directory and look for someone in your area
Then have a trial session and see how you get on [Post edited 22 Oct 21:25]
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| Therapy on 22:18 - Oct 22 with 91 views | Hugoagogo_Reborn |
| Therapy on 08:45 - Oct 22 by DanTheMan |
IAPT services are usually free and self-referral.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-service
You will be going down one of the usual paths (CBT etc.) unless you have severe needs though.
Unfortunately, mental health services continue to be the first things cut so more targeted therapies available via the NHS is going to only those who are having very severe issues.
There is nowhere near enough psychologists for the demand and there are hiring freezes everywhere. |
I work for Wellbeing Suffolk. The time between referral and first appointments is around 1 month at the moment. The service is very busy, but it's absolutely fantastic. Obviously it would be quicker to go private, if you need more urgent support. Also, it's not a crisis support service. For that you'd need to contact your GP, for an urgent appointment, NHS 111 option 2, or in emergency cases, 999. [Post edited 22 Oct 22:22]
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