I've been struggling with mild depression for a long time. I think therapy is probably a good idea for someone like me, but I've been unable to find a therapist I really respect. I've tried seven different therapists (one I stuck with for a couple years), but none have seemed very insightful or helpful. I'm feeling like I should try again (my wife definitely wants me to). Do I just have to be willing to try a dozen therapists until I find the "right" one? (That seems really daunting.) Or is there maybe some way I can better benefit from a therapist who doesn't seem very insightful?
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2013 -
26 answers
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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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 -
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I need to find my partner some help with ongoing depression symptoms that she has been suffering from for a decade but has deepened recently.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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Recommendations for therapists who are comfortable with atheist and materialist world views in the DC area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 22, 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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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 -
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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 -
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I really need help with being married to -- and raising a young child with -- someone who's living with long-term anger issues, depression, anxiety, and OCD (obsessive fear of doing violent things). I feel alone, sad, exhausted, and in way over my head.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 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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My friend, Ann, is a married woman with two young children. Her husband has severe, chronic depression but refuses to get help. She has had an affair. She is not sure how to leave him, as she has no career or money of her own. More than that, I just don't think she's able to comprehend ever leaving him. How do I help her?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2012 -
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My wife and I are trying to help our oldest child with some issues that have been around for a while, but have intensified this year.
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posted by dudeman
on Jun 5, 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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Asking for my 25-year-old brother: do you know of free or cheap mental health resources in Houston? Or a great therapist with a sliding scale?
I'm doing the requisite googling, but just in case I miss something ... Thank you so much!
posted by jessca84
on Mar 28, 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 -
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I have major depression. My therapist is pushing for meds like crazy and I am kind of scared. Several general questions about antidepressants inside.
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posted by Tarumba
on Feb 29, 2012 -
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I'm having a lot of trouble identifying the emotions I'm feeling and why. What techniques can I use to work through this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 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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Looking for someone to help me with practical aspects of my ADHD - life coach, psychiatrist, therapist? What am I looking for?
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posted by SNWidget
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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After my weekly therapy sessions, I'm beat. I want to have a hug and a long, warm bath, and curl up in bed with the biggest cup of tea known to man. Unfortunately, I have to do full day's work instead. I'm looking for advice on how to get through my Wednesdays for the next year.
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posted by Acheman
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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I'm a recent college graduate and long time depression sufferer. Now I've suddenly been cast out into the "real world" with no directed day-to-day course of action and I'm feeling lost and needing help. Currently near by the San Francisco Bay Area, I'm needing to settle down soon to make some money and also receive the mental health care that I believe I need. The problem is that I'm totally broke. Any practical advice on breaking a stubborn depression when you're not made of money would be sincerely appreciated.
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posted by robobrent
on Nov 5, 2011 -
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I'm feeling really lonely and depressed. My normal coping strategies either aren't cutting it this time or aren't immediate enough. What are some different ideas?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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TL; DR: I think my marriage is at an end, and I need some coping strategies. May be the victim of visa fraud. No money for an attorney or another place to live. Help? Suck it up?
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posted by book 'em, danno
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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I know you guys love your therapy. However, I'm not so much on mine. Tell me how I'm Doing It Wrong?
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posted by Because
on Sep 2, 2011 -
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What are some self-soothing techniques to help deal with PTSD-related anger/rage that has quietly ruined my inner life? I am currently awaiting an (outpatient) intake call back for sliding-scale therapy.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2011 -
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Is it normal or ethical for a therapist to tell their patient to break up with someone?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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I found a CBT doctor here in NYC, Dr. Fader, and he charges $300 per session with no sliding scale.
My insurance, United Healthcare, covers 70% after I hit my $500 deductible. So after hitting that I would be paying $90 out of pocket.
Is this a typical amount to pay w/insurance? I'm asking because I can always look around, but this doctor is supposed to be very good and if it's a typical price I might as well stay with him. Thoughts?
posted by blunt_eastwood
on Jul 19, 2011 -
20 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 -
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Seeking recommendations for a mental health therapist in North Brooklyn/lower Manhattan.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm thinking about therapy for the first time, but nothing's specifically
wrong. What type of therapist should I look for, and what can I do in the weeks leading up to it that would help me along the way?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2011 -
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I wanted to give someone a link to a paper comparing the efficacy of CBT versus other methods for treating depression, but I can't find it in my bookmarks. Could someone follow up with links/a link comparing the efficacies of treatments for depression?
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posted by bleary
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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Someone I care about probably has Asperger's and might be depressed but has never given therapy a real shot. How do
I get help from a professional and find the right resources so that I can help them? What is the best way to make them want to get help themselves? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 -
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