I made an appointment at a local clinic. Assuming things start well (right Dr.+ right drugs). What can I expect 2-3 years down the road?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2013 -
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I have pretty severe social anxiety. How do I gain the courage to see a therapist? I am mostly afraid of my parent's reaction.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2013 -
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What techniques can I employ to help deal with crippling anxiety and bug-phobic behaviors until I can afford regular therapy appointments? Ugly details inside - apologies for the length.
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posted by woolly
on Apr 10, 2013 -
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(Australian) Melbournian mefites - can any of you recommend a trans-friendly therapist?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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Asking for a friend--
Can anyone recommend a therapist for anxiety/depression in Riverdale, Inwood, or nearby Westchester? No particular approach preferred, although approaches like CBT that have some literature supporting their efficacy would be better.
posted by The Elusive Architeuthis
on Mar 5, 2013 -
1 answer
What are my options for therapy while I am traveling and in the midst of a move to a different part of the world, with a lot more travel on the horizon?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2012 -
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People don't change. If accepting that reality is the way to peace, how do I reconcile it with being married to someone with whom I'm incompatible in fundamental ways? (I am committed to this marriage because we have a young child who means the world to me and needs me.) Do I need to stop believing there could be core change in another person's outlook on life?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2012 -
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I need therapy for really bad and unwarranted relationship jealousy and insecurity but I wouldn't be able to get started until sometime late January. What would be some alternatives I could pursue in the meantime?
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posted by TheManChild2000
on Nov 30, 2012 -
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Seeing a psychiatrist for anxiety and depression - How does that work? I went to a doctor about my anxiety issues and she gave me a referral to a psychiatrist to get some anti-anxiety meds as she did not feel comfortable prescribing them. (She didn't give me a name, I have to call my insurance to get a list or something I guess. Also, she gave me a no refill xanax prescription after I begged.) I am somewhat bewildered by this as I didn't expect to have to go to a psychiatrist so I have some questions.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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Therapy hasn't helped in the past. But I need to do something, FFS. What else should I try?
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posted by indognito
on Nov 2, 2012 -
13 answers
What to do when too anxious and depressed to get therapy for one's anxiety and depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 22, 2012 -
25 answers
"You can't get over this unless you really want to." Do I not want to? I need to want to, and I'm a self-sabotaging ball of nonsense. Have therapist and group therapy, intake appointment for medication on two days, feeling like I'm maybe just making it all up. Or I'm using my intelligence to pull one over on either my therapist, or myself.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2012 -
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I may be starting adult attachment therapy in the next week, on the advice of a crisis counselor and after a few years of on-and-off treatment for anxiety and depression that's not getting me very far. Point me to some quality, hopefully easy to find resources that can spell out what the experience might be like.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2012 -
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I need therapy. I have no idea how to start. How does one pick a therapist if all seem the same?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2012 -
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Please recommend me a psychiatrist and therapist in the Dallas area who 'specialize' in anxiety/dysthymic disorders. I don't have severe anxiety to the point where I'm a hermit or anything. I like to think of my self as a very functional social phobic. But the anxiety is still there enough to rear its ugly head. For example, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to connect with people as I get older. I've lived in Texas my entire life and all my best friends moved away after college. I haven't been able to develop friendships that are as strong as the ones I had in high school and college.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2012 -
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I've come to the conclusion that some therapy/counselling would help me a lot, but as a life-long introvert I find the idea very intimidating and nerve-wracking. Looking for tips and encouragement on starting therapy, and recommendations for a good, preferably female and affordable, therapist in Vancouver BC.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2012 -
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I need professional help with trying to save my marriage to a person who has had profound anger, anxiety, and depression issues since childhood. I need help with leading her toward restarting therapy (and potentially toward reconsidering her insistence on no chemical treatment). Our relationship is in serious jeopardy and we have a child.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2012 -
16 answers
Looking for a CBT or similar therapist for a sixteen-year-old in the DC area, and help for dealing with parents. Snowflake details inside.
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posted by nonasuch
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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Do you know a great therapist in Brooklyn or Manhattan who helped you or a friend cope with depression? I'm trying to find a good fit.
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posted by jessca84
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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I've been trying to convince my anxiety-afflicted Mom to get therapy for ages. She finally said that if I were to buy her a book, she would promise to read it, and perhaps that would lead to finally giving therapy a shot. She's pushing 70 and has to deal with a new addition to the family who is aggressive and toxic, so I think its urgent for her to get a better handle on her mental state.
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posted by tempythethird
on Jan 22, 2012 -
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[TherapyFilter] Could you tell me about your experiences of psychoanalysis please? I am trying to decide if it would be helpful for me to begin it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
12 answers
Are there examples of 'high end' people who have successfully used anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medications?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Jan 4, 2012 -
38 answers
How do I pick a psychiatrist when I can find absolutely no information (besides the basics like contact info and education history) on any of the doctors in my area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2011 -
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I'm considering therapy for the first time. How to clearly express what I want to work through there, and what to expect? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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I've been suffering from increasing anxiety for the last year, and much to my embarrassment, my fear manifests itself by making me run to the bathroom! I'd like to see a nice therapist and nip this problem in the bud (or, butt). More details below.
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posted by doodletoo
on Oct 9, 2011 -
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I am a huge hypochondriac, and I have been since I was 18. I need help making it stop.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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For much of my life I dealt with rather severe depression and anxiety, which I've recently overcome with nearly 3 years of therapy. I'm 24 years old, trying to find a meaningful career that's more than just a paycheck. At this point, all I want to do is be a therapist. I want to help others the way that I've been helped. However, another issue I've been working to overcome is crippling social anxiety. It's gotten much better; I hardly consider myself shy anymore. Still, though, I'm not sure if I have the warm, trust-inspiring personality a therapist should have. Could I be a successful therapist if I'm far quieter and more reserved than the norm? I do love people and want to help, but sometimes I might not come across that way. Can a shy person be a good therapist?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2011 -
16 answers
How do I overcome feelings of guilt and shame about needing therapy in order to get help?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2011 -
16 answers
How much do yoga and meditation help for anxiety? Is it time for more serious help or is this worth a shot?
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posted by katillathehun
on May 22, 2011 -
29 answers
A fetish is causing me a great deal of anxiety, could anyone help me figure out how to deal with this?
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posted by Scrimshaw
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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All of the places I trust to provide comfort and security, in any form, are imploding. I've already been existing in coping mode; what can I do now (particularly day-to-day)?
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posted by Madamina
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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