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.
Hi all,
It's been 3 years since I last tried therapy. I feel like I really need to get in and see someone, I'm tired of letting past traumas control my whole life. However, I am not sure who to see, 3 1/2 years ago my baby died, so I've considered a grief counselor, but I also have a whole ton of baggage besides that including foster care and abuse, so I'm just wondering if anyone has had a really good experience with a grief counselor who also helped with deeper issues, or if I should try to find someone who doesn't necessarily specialize.
The second issue is that I don't really have a way to pay for it. My school forces me to pay for insurance, (they add it to tuition, which means school loans, there's no way I could pay $200 a month out of pocket), but I can't even begin to afford the copays, for God's sake I can barely afford food. Not to mention the fact that on campus counselors are not equipped to deal with the long term care I feel I need. Does anyone know a good way to find low income mental health specialist between now and the time I can get state insurance? I just need to talk this out and GET MY LIFE BACK!!
Thanks in advance!!
It's been 3 years since I last tried therapy. I feel like I really need to get in and see someone, I'm tired of letting past traumas control my whole life. However, I am not sure who to see, 3 1/2 years ago my baby died, so I've considered a grief counselor, but I also have a whole ton of baggage besides that including foster care and abuse, so I'm just wondering if anyone has had a really good experience with a grief counselor who also helped with deeper issues, or if I should try to find someone who doesn't necessarily specialize.
The second issue is that I don't really have a way to pay for it. My school forces me to pay for insurance, (they add it to tuition, which means school loans, there's no way I could pay $200 a month out of pocket), but I can't even begin to afford the copays, for God's sake I can barely afford food. Not to mention the fact that on campus counselors are not equipped to deal with the long term care I feel I need. Does anyone know a good way to find low income mental health specialist between now and the time I can get state insurance? I just need to talk this out and GET MY LIFE BACK!!
Thanks in advance!!
Wishing u the best
I have always used a regular therapist & they helped me deal with losing my mother & all my other issues. I have no idea how a grief counselor works, so if you don't get an answer here, you might want to ask them before you sign up with them. That might be something else you could look up on the internet.
I'm so sorry for what you are dealing with. I have no children, but I now there isn't anything like that. I wish I could be of more help. Others will respond & maybe have great suggestions.
Many hugs for you & I wish you well.