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rose07042k 05/23/2020

Hi.

I have not been on for awhile and cannot remember when I car on last. I have four weeks left before I have to stop seeing my current therapist. The saddest thing happened was this last Mon the new therapist that I just start ed to see supervisor came on to our online session and said after speaking to my current therapist they have to discharge me. My current therapist told me on Wednesday that that therapist was young and didn't know realized that I had too many issues. Then my current therapist turned around and told me to keep looking because we only have four weeks. I told her no and that I am not God. Now she was spoken to by another provider and I don't think she like it. I feel like she became a robot toward me. Like I need to fix it because its my problem.

My body hurts and I don't feel well and been having more vertigo attack. Last Friday my Neurologist said it's stress related. I have to drop my pcp because I report her office staff and now they are giving me a hard time again two weeks later. This is the worst of the worst time for me. I cry a lot. I just want to lay down all the time. My GI is concerned about me but it doesn't matter really because I just want it to be done wifh. I might still talk To DCF to see if r can continue to see current therapist. If I don't ask I don't know. Having faith that it will work out.

Thor2008 05/23/2020

Sorry to hear about the therapist and having to find a new one so quickly. I would have a very hard time finding a new therapist. I'd try to find ways to destress. That would improve just about everything. Talk to your therapist about learning some destress techniques.

Beryl367 05/24/2020

Hi Rose, so sorry to hear your new therapist isn't going to work out. Is there someone more experienced in HER office who could take you on for a few weeks while you are looking for someone more permanent (kind of like a temporary patient swap)? Perhaps a manager at one of the offices, or someone with your health insurance can help you find someone? Tell them (your insurance) you are having trouble accessing care and maybe they can help.

Thor is right, stress management/ destressing/ distress tolerance techniques (whatever whoever you're talking to calls it) are a good idea to help get you through this.

Hugs and prayers.

mujicaptsd 05/24/2020

I moved to my East Coast new town 10 years ago after having lived in the Midwest for 30. I was diagnosed with PTSD in the Midwest in 1995 and so when I moved jobs there I was still in a regional network. My docs knew someone else near by to refer me to.

This move to the East Coast went beyond their reach, though, and for the first time since 1995 I was on my own. I understand what you're going through now in the light of what I myself went through 10 years ago when I came here. I'm going to retire abroad next year and make another move beyond the reach of my docs.

What's helped me is coming here. I'm glad you thought of coming here, too. The disadvantage of our group is that it's not face to face, obviously. But the advantage is that it's universally available when face to face support is not. Keep coming back through every step of this transition you're going through so we can support you along the way, rose. It's what I'm doing as I get ready for my next big transition. We're here for you.

rose07042k 05/24/2020

The new therapist agency is not eqipe but is grant funded and not able to see me. They can do group but that is all. My case manager from the insurance does not really cares. Two persons has reached out to her , one from last Wednesday and no respond and n Friday she went on PTO until the 26th. My health surrogates had tried to reach out months ago and no luck. She really does not care. It is the worst insurance in my area. I does not come on at times because of my health. I have a lot of health challenges and at time is in bed for days. Today Sunday i am trying all over again to have a good day. Weather is bad and it does not help me

mujicaptsd 05/25/2020

Insurance hassles are the worst, aren't they, rose? They put a price tag on the most basic thing that makes us human, the wellness of our minds. For me dealing with them was a cold dose of reality. Hang in there, ok? Hope today's a better day. Keep pushing tomorrow.

SimpsonsOK 05/25/2020

Rose, you are right that this is a big mess that is really messing with you. Many have already shared, but I am here as one more person to support you through this. Calming and comforting hugs.

rose07042k 05/25/2020

Yes it's insurance but people works for insurance. I had a insurance for years and so cool. They took into consideration their members. I didn't change then the State did. I missed them. Their case manager was amazing. I am on Sunshine Health. If you Google then you would see. My health surrogate and a provider trying to reach case manager useless.

Thanks for everyone support. This is not a good time but I am having faith that things will get better. I appreciate what everyone has said and the support. Hope everyone is having a better day and time. I going to lay down because I am having a bad headache.

mujicaptsd 05/26/2020

Glad you've got the faith this will get better, rose. Hope the headache passed.

rose07042k 05/29/2020

Hi.
Thanks Mujicaptsd. I appreciate you. My headache has been getting better because I with the help of my Health surrogate to decrease stressor and me resting a lot. My headache are much better. I wish physical it was that easy but I count my blessings.

rose07042k 05/29/2020

Thanks for everyone support. I appreciate you all. I have three more weeks left with my individual therapist. She and I talked about it would be a miracle if it works out that I can continue to see her. For me I believe in miracles. I myself is a miracle so I knows that with God all things are possible. You guys are the best and I am blessed because you all is in my life

Iamlight444 05/29/2020

Hi rose0704k! I am so sorry you are experiencing these overwhelming emotions I went through the same feelings every time I had to leave a group or therapist it just tore me apart! I'd cry and say no, but all that passed and each time I grew in my knowledge of self. We stay in places for a season as we grow. Change is so difficult and we resist it from every point of our human selves! My hope and prayer for you is that are able to move to the next level of growth in your life with strength, clarity and new hope and enthusiasm. Peace and love to you! Hope you feel joy soon as this to will pass! Iamlight444.

rose07042k 05/31/2020

Hi Lamlight, thank you so much. i appreciate your support and everyone who as give some encouragement and support. I am feeling a bit better because my therapist spoke to me from her hear to mine. At first she was just been professional BUT last Wednesday she spoke to me and expressed what she thinks and now I can breath a bit. I have three more session but praying for the best according to God will.

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