Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I think I've shared some of this before, but I need to get it all out because it's really stressing me out at the moment.
I had been seeing a counselor for 4 years, but in December she resigned from her position at my school. Because of this I can't see her anymore (her private practice is an hour away, and I also have no way of paying for it). She asked me to start seeing someone else at the school, because she knows I need to see someone with everything that's going on, and she was worried about my safety. With my permission she shared some of my story with my new counselor.
I have a huge trust problem, really not good at meeting new people, especially in situations like this. I've been seeing this new counselor since January (about once a week). But I've really not been able to talk to her about anything yet. Now just as I finally am starting to feel a little more comfortable with her she told me on Monday that her contract is up and she will be leaving the school.
So yet again I need to switch counselors and see someone new (who, btw, will be leaving soon on mat. leave and then I'll be seeing someone else, but I have to see this other person in between because until she's gone this new person doesn't start).
Overall, this is incredibly difficult for me, and I'm not quite sure what to do. Because of my situation, I have to keep seeing someone (certain people at my school are very adamant about that). But it's really not helping right now, because I can't get the help I need in this way.
My old counselor (the one I worked with for 4 years and actually understands my situation) emailed me a few weeks ago saying she's found someone else that she thinks could help me (that has more experience in childhood trauma, which is what I actually need help with). She's supposed to be arranging a meeting with her, but I'm not sure how long it's going to be.
This story has gotten quite long, but I really am just not sure where to turn right now. Waiting for an indefinite time, when trying to survive until tomorrow seems next to impossible, is just not going to work. But I don't know what else to do.
I had been seeing a counselor for 4 years, but in December she resigned from her position at my school. Because of this I can't see her anymore (her private practice is an hour away, and I also have no way of paying for it). She asked me to start seeing someone else at the school, because she knows I need to see someone with everything that's going on, and she was worried about my safety. With my permission she shared some of my story with my new counselor.
I have a huge trust problem, really not good at meeting new people, especially in situations like this. I've been seeing this new counselor since January (about once a week). But I've really not been able to talk to her about anything yet. Now just as I finally am starting to feel a little more comfortable with her she told me on Monday that her contract is up and she will be leaving the school.
So yet again I need to switch counselors and see someone new (who, btw, will be leaving soon on mat. leave and then I'll be seeing someone else, but I have to see this other person in between because until she's gone this new person doesn't start).
Overall, this is incredibly difficult for me, and I'm not quite sure what to do. Because of my situation, I have to keep seeing someone (certain people at my school are very adamant about that). But it's really not helping right now, because I can't get the help I need in this way.
My old counselor (the one I worked with for 4 years and actually understands my situation) emailed me a few weeks ago saying she's found someone else that she thinks could help me (that has more experience in childhood trauma, which is what I actually need help with). She's supposed to be arranging a meeting with her, but I'm not sure how long it's going to be.
This story has gotten quite long, but I really am just not sure where to turn right now. Waiting for an indefinite time, when trying to survive until tomorrow seems next to impossible, is just not going to work. But I don't know what else to do.
This group is pretty good at listening and sharing things that have and have not worked. As you feel more comfortable here you might want to open up and see what sort of support you get here.
But, as always, make people here earn your trust just as you do in real life.
Gentle hugs.
I know it's something I need to continue. But it's just so frustrating, having to start from the beginning all over again.