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Katt1970 
4:10pm Yesterday
I think it's time I really considered getting some professional help...counseling...whatever it takes. The depression seems to be getting worse. I'm taking meds for depression and anxiety, but nothing seems to help much anymore...other than sleep.
I feel so hopeless and without purpose most days. I'm working two jobs to try to make ends meet and I don't seem to be making any head way. I don't have the extra cash to do anything for myself to brighten my world right now, because it all goes for bills and necessities.
I feel like I'm cutting myself off from those around me. There are a few people that I still have around, I'm not totally alone, yet I feel alone. Surely this isn't what God intended for me. I have got to snap out of this funk already.
I'm hoping that by the first of the year maybe I will be ahead enough in my finances that I can afford some therapy to help me get a grip on my life and the events that lead me to feel this way.
I'm looking forward to watching Rhianna's interview on Friday night. I think she deserves a high five for stepping up and speaking out.
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Hey Katt. It took me 4 months going to Therapy before I really appreciated and seeing the change in my thinking and that only happened this past Monday. My Therapsit told me the story of 6 women featured in Oprha recently who all contracted HIV from the same man. These women banded together to get this man off the street and they were able to successfully get this man indicted. When I heard thtat, I realized I still have much to be thankful for and live for. Yes my ex-bf did me wrong BUT I walked away with my health. I did not get AIDS or HIV or STD which he could have easily given me but I have a clean bill of health from my Doctor. That really opened my eyes to the fact that I was/I am lucky to have been able to get away from that evil man. I wasted 1 year of my life moping but I think I had to go through that to get to where I am now - appreciating the fact that I am free from him and his abuse. And it took 4 months of therapy to be able to wrap my mind that I am better off without him and I do deserve better. I heard that so much but it just wouldn't sink in. But my Therapist was patient, supportive and truly worked with me to help me. So I say yes go out there and find one you like and feel supported by. It took me two tries to find her and I like my 2nd Therapist waaaay better. Good luck to you, Katt. You are worth investing the time, money, work and effort to get to a better place in your life. (((HUG)))
ginebra
Katt check with your county or township mental health group. They will accept you on a sliding pay scale. Charge according to what you can pay. Check and see what info you can find for your area.
I'm still seeing a therapist. Mostly because of my age and I am so isolated here on the farm. It does me a lot of good.
trisha9054
I agree with Trisha--check out your county mental health agency. They may be able to assist you for a minimal amount of money.
If nothing else, check out some good self-help books from the library--they're free! I have used Dr. Burns' Feeling Good Handbook--recommended by my counselor when I was diagnosed with clinical depression.
Hope things turn around for you soon. Sending lots of healing hugs.
hurtinandhealin2560
Yes, there are groups in most areas. You just have to look a little harder. I know that there is a group called Prevail her in Hamilton Co IN. They offer free counseling to women of domestic abuse. The group I went to met once a week and had a wonderful group leader, therapist.
You have to dig a littler deeper Katt...There is someway you can get the help you need to start coming out of your depression.
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LavenderMoon
http://www.lsmo.org/Home/PublicWeb...
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LavenderMoon
Thx Dee! I will check this out!
Katt1970