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I chose the bear because of the face he/she is making.
While I was on vacation, out on the busy streets of this little beach town in Italy at sundown, I realised, consciously and suddenly, that I'm not well, and I haven't been for years. Among other stuff, I saw all those happy couples, enjoying the games and the music, while I was torturing myself, wishing I had what they have, not being able to enjoy my surroundings because of it.
I realised I have gotten really bad at making friends, let alone build relationships. There was one human being suppporting me through it, but now that's gone and done too. I'm feeling more alone than never, and I'm just concentrating on work to keep my mind off things.
Now that I'm back home, I'm not sure how to go about looking for a therapist, or what to talk about, and I'm scared of looking up anything related to this topic online, because if I search it, then it becomes real, and it scares me. But I know I need it.
If you read all of this, thank you for your time. If not, thank you for passing by.
5knotcans
Join a bowling league.
sotronics
Do it.
Mercurybird
Doctorondemand.com ?
yuugian
You don't have to go to see them. Bring them to you: https:/help.com">https:/">/www.bet">help.com">https://www.betterhelp.com https://www.talkspace.com https://www.mytherapist.com
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EvilKam
I regret that I'm powerless to help you.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
Don't, it's not your fault.
Hotpot32
Youre bound to feel a little better for taking the first step.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
Thanks, Gus. It feels kinda ominously positive, coming from you.
wrenish
Go through your insurance to find a covered therapist, if you can. That shit is expensive. I hope you find your happiness.
happyrabbitzz
Some clinics in the US offer a sliding-scale fee dependent upon income.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
I live in Germany, but I'm not native here.
thegeekinmerpg
It does get better if you’re unsure about a therapist talk to your regular doctor. They may be able to help you find meds that balance you
thegeekinmerpg
And recommend a good therapist as well. Then with a combination of the right meds for you and therapy you will start mentally realigning
thegeekinmerpg
I was on antidepressants for a few years and on and off therapy as needed. Changed and saved my life. 5/7 highly recommend would go again
thegeekinmerpg
If I start to slip. It helped me balance myself and get things together and now I’m a happy fully functioning adult with wife n kid n doggo
happyrabbitzz
"Counselors/Therapists in my area"; cut, past, search. You can do it. Let us know how it is going.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
I thought I'd go to my family doctor, and ask if she could recommend me someone, but they're only open on week days. I work on week days.
rk2004
they should be able to do a referral with just a phone call...or schedule at lunch?
MyOtherShipIsAPython
I always thought it would take longer than my 1 hour lunch break to discuss it with my doctor.
Promethianfire
There will never be a perfect, good, better, or right time to do it. Do it now. Just start googling for therapists near you. Also, do not
Promethianfire
give up if you're not sure after the first appointment. It takes time.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
It's going to be hell. But I need it.
Promethianfire
Let's say right now your pain is an 8. Facing it hard will briefly make it a 9... but then it will go down to a 7... 6... 5...
MyOtherShipIsAPython
I have been told it's going to be hell for the first year or so. And I'm okay with that, cause if it won't, then it means it's not working.
MyOtherShipIsAPython
Right now it's anxiety that's the biggest problem. Going to the doctor's, taking the steps.