Is it possible to maybe switch therapists for another point-of-view and take on things?

You know, sometimes people switch pdocs because it's not working out...so maybe switch therapists?

Not sure, just a thought.

Thanks. I may try finding another therapist. I'm just being too hard on myself now because I feel I'm not good enough to get help.

I have just found the right combo for the first time in thirty five years. I am feeling good (touch wood). My appetite and self care started going down the tubes big time about four years ago when I spiraled down into a deep depression with both of my parents ill, subsequently dying and dealing with incredibly cruelty from my siblings, being let down by my partner and life in general being just awful. I don't know how I got through it. Here I am still standing! There is hope. There is light at the end of that tunnel. Do not bear yourself up at any time. You eat what you need to eat even if it is just a slice of toast or a little tub of ensure. If you wash one cup you at least have a clean cup to give someone a cup of tea. progress! baby steps. kudos to you every time you put one foot in front of the other and even when you just maintain being still. sometimes we need to just 'be' where we are for a little while to regroup and recover. you are in my thoughts. grief is different for everyone and you will work through it in your own time and space. there is not clock ticking on this and no score keeping on how long it takes. if your pdoc thinks you should be on a 'wellness schedule' he/she needs to be put right or changed. you are the important person here and need what is best for you. we are all here for you. best of luck with it.

I am really sorry to hear about your dad. Do you have something that you enjoy to focus on? When my dad was passing I was taking a college course, it really helped. Sometimes having a goal to focus on like a college education can really help to focus you even in hard times. Just food for thought.

I would make a list as to why you think this approach will not help you. You could examin the possibilities that a group session and less one on one may be what you need right now.........I know when your dad dies (I was 16) In my case no amount of therapy at first was going to help me. Hanging in a group and just being to feel my feelings and process but every two weeks actually put less stress on me. Of course in those days therapy was every two weeks. that's just what I think they are saying . I don't know just hoping this helps somehow .

I don't think asking for a med tweek is unreasonable.......major life events like loosing your dad is not just emotional .........grief is also quite chemical. You for sure sound depressed and I urge you to see if your pdoc can help you out with an increase or change or something to help it......I went through on my own and ended up having my first over dose 30 days after loosing my dad. Don't wait honey please keep us updated on you. This is one of the hardest things to go through for non consumers ....for us consumers its beyond words sometimes. You are not alone .