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Things are not well between my therapist and I. She thinks I need a higher level of care. That's probably true. It's just been so hard for me to go to the appointments that I need to. She wants me to see a therapist who specializes in anxiety disorders. I do agree that that would help. But I cancelled my first appointment. My next one isn't until July 31st. (If I can even make it.) But if I don't do anything I won't get better, I know that. I have given into the anxiety, the fears, negative thoughts etc. I'm tired both mentally and physically.
I do have some self-help tips. I guess I could re-read them and/or look up more. Although it seems like no matter what I try nothing really works. I know I'n not fully committed though. I keep saying "I want to get better", but don't take action. I am stuck. Just stuck in a circle of "I need to go/do..." but "I'm too anxious, I can't..." The only people who truly support me, not counting people on here, are my mom and therapist. (Or so I thought.) I really do need a therapist. I don't know what I'm gonna do. I don't know if my therapist will even talk to me until I get more help. The possibility of not having a therapist makes me feel more helpless and hopeless. If I can't help myself, then why should she continue to help me? Going to see another one isn't gonna happen right now... so that means... I'm on my own. Posted on 06/20/12, 12:35 pm |
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This is where I found mine. You can search by disorder, style of therapy and cost.
http://therapists.psychologytoday.c... You can do this. The majority of people don't understand how impossibly difficult these things can be. How totally isolated they make a person feel. But someone on that list in the link will. You're not alone. 
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You got your mom. There was a time in my life I had nobody and I almost destroyed it. Later I saw a therepist and talked to other relatves. Don't forget you have god too. I prayed alot..still do. Things are a whole lot better than they used to be for me. Family and prayer are a huge factor in getting better.
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I was where you were not very long ago had a few different therapist's kept cancelling appointment's and when i did go i got nothing from it but stressed about being near people, the only thing that made any difference was a combination of medications and that's what i advice trying because talking does not seem to help anxiety in my opinion.
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i also have gad.it my best coping skill that has helped me the most is positive affirmations,and self talk.no im sorry,to be honest prayer is my main coping skill.and i have meds.if you should ever want or need someone to talk to,always know that im only a message away.
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Have you talked to your old therapist since making the July 31st appointment? She may be willing to see you until then. Did you cancel the first appointment because of anxiety, or was there another reason? If it was anxiety, maybe you can get your mom to really back you up and help you carry through on the July 31st appointment.
For me, meds have made a huge difference, but good therapists have made the lasting difference.
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Thanks for all the replies.
@downandoutinsaltlake - thank you. I'll check out the list. Knowing I'm not alone and that others understand mean a lot to me. @Genie1 - that's true. even though my mom doesn't really understand, she does support me. I'm glad things are better for you. I @thm90 - I am on medication, celexa, xanax, and seroquel. I started seroquel on saturday, so I'm not sure if it's helping Therapy has been somewhat helpful. I do think talking to my mom and people on here are good though. @maddiesgrammie - I have tried positive thinking and it does help somewhat, I also have meds. Xanax helps me short-term. I'm still trying to find a good long-term treatment. Thank you. @Beth85 - no, I haven't. I know she won't be happy that I cancelled the first one. I did cancel it because of anxiety. My mom really does back me up... it's just me... not moving forward. I agree that both meds and therapy are helpful, and needed, treatments.
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@thm90 - I'm glad you found meds that work for you. I'm taking celexa, which does seem to help my depression. I need to find the right long-term anxiety med.
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Generalized anxiety disorder with social phobia was my diagnosis along with chronic mild depression.
It took me three months before I was ready to go work with the psychologist on cognitive behavior therapy. I use a daily journal to help me break the pattern of thinking, keep up with what I am looking to do, and the sessions with the psychologist are to work with the situations and provide me with the tools to complete this long-term project. My goals were set up at the initial session, and a work-through of the patterns that are successful are also in the beginning. When I feel stuck now, I look back at the beginning and can see how far I've come. Your therapist is promoting a different kind of help for you, and I would think is definitely willing to work with you to get that needed help. With medication, it is a trial and error to see what works the best for the individual. Please understand that the symptoms can and often do get worse before they get better for some individuals as they move through CBT. You are not alone here, and best wishes.
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