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So Frustrated

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My therapist wanted to dump me into this depression treatment program that lasts a whole YEAR. They won't allow you to see your regular therapist. I said I would try it for two weeks. They said THEY don't work that way you have to committ for a year. I said there is no way i'm going to make a year committment to anything without trying it out. The intake person said I was very unpleasant to talk with and hung up on me.
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the intake person is not very sympathetic or caring, apparently. those rules sound harsh to me...i hope you can continue with your regular therapist.
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Will they atleast let you meet with the doc to see if he/she is someone you can atleast feel comfortable talking to? Call back tomorrow and ask about this and then go there and look around and find out more info.
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OK, first of all, I agree. I would never commit to something like that, especially because I'm depressed and most of the time I don't feel like doing anything. Why can't you see your regular therapist? I guess that's the way their program works, but I still wouldn't do it. There has to be other options, meds, other therapists, support groups. Good luck, and take care!
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sorry you had to go through that. i know how it feels when "the system" is not understanding; it feels very bad. plz don't let it deter you from your goal.
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It isn't even affiliated with a Dr.
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I don't blame you Laura. I wouldn't want to commit to anything for a year without being able to try it out.

Jules gave you some good advice. If you're comfortable with it, perhaps try to talk to someone again tomorrow.
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wow! i'm so sorry!!! I really hope this works out for you - you don't deserve to be treated this way!
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Are there financial consequences to breaking the commitment? If not, you could just quit if it wasn't a good fit. After all, the objective is your improved health -- not theirs.
The first red flag I would have would be the intake person. Kinda like when you're dating and the guy takes you for granted; how much more pleasant is he gonna be once he's got a ring on your finger.
I think you should pay attention to your instincts on this one.
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Can't blame you a bit, seems un-professional and counter-productive to what they claim to want to accopmlish. Wouldn't go there myself
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