Chris in VA Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) thx Edited October 19, 2019 by Chris in VA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 If you are wondering if you would benefit from therapy, go to therapy. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 If you're thinking that, you probably are past the point of needing a therapist. For me it was the circles in my head of worry, stress, and all that I couldn't turn off. At least, I couldn't turn it off for very long. Feeling defeated and overwhelmed with life. Wondering lots of "What's the point?" or "I think I wasted my life doing x, y, and z." Discouragement was my daily partner. Getting going each day was a bear. But some people are irrationally angry all the time. They know they're unnecessarily overly emotional, but just can't help it. As for finding one: 1. Ask a few close friends if they know of someone. 2. Ask your primary care physician if they can recommend someone. 3. Call HR at your work. My dh's employer has an employee assistance program that helps with things like this. I didn't end up using it because I found someone else before they called me back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Praying for you, Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I think if you are wondering, it is time to find a therapist. I'd ask my doctor for a recommendation. I'd see who is listed on my insurance plan. I'd ask friends or local homeschool group for their recommendations of the insurance list. I'd also check google reviews and things like that - because sometimes they are useful. Good luck finding a good match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Praying for you, Chris. That you will find a good therapist/counselor who can help. And for the peace which passes understanding to fill your heart and mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) Sending hugs and prayers........I think you need to look within the ex pat community there. Not sure how to go about it but that is where I would start. Edited October 19, 2019 by mumto2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I went for a bit when I was finally at a place that I was ready for change. My life is crazy. Not just a lil crazy.....lots crazy. I finally got to a point that I needed to hear someone say "your life really is crazy, you are not crazy" LOL I just needed to lay a few things out on the table and have someone impartial say "yep, lots of crazy here!" And the final bit, for me to say....here is what I plan to do about it and for the therapist to say "yep, that actually makes sense and isn't an uncommon solution in your position". I just needed the validation. A half dozen sessions and I was done. For dd20, I had her go when I felt that she needed a safe place to vent some of her feelings of the above mentioned crazy! LOL She went weekly, and then bi-weekly for half a year or so. She was a teenager and in desperate need of a confidant who was not another teenager (or her mom). Just having someone to talk to and someone willing to ask the hard questions, was invaluable to my daughter (and my mama heart). I loved that she was in a good place to get some solid advice from an adult. Her memories from that time include some very fond times she spent working with her therapist. My therapists were both recomended by other therapists. Mine, I found by asking a marriage councelor who she would go to for personal counceling. My daughters, I found by asking my other daughter's behavior therapist, who she would recommend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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