I had an introductory meeting with a therapist to seek some help regarding gender identity issues, and on his bill, in addition to the DSM code for gender dysphoria, he has diagnosed me with 300.4, "dysthymic disorder". What implications are there if I submit this bill to my insurance provider?
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posted by TranSubstantial
on Mar 2, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me get my little brother into Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Or into anything.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2012 -
5 answers
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 -
46 answers
If you had a chance to talk to your long lost father after 30 years what would you ask/ or say?
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posted by brinkzilla
on Feb 27, 2012 -
21 answers
When a person with schizophrenia plays several different radios tuned to different stations at once, as
Roky Erickson did in the documentary about him, how does it affect them? Is it soothing?
Independent of how a person with schizophrenia may feel about this practice, is it considered helpful or therapeutic by medical professionals?
Finally, how common is this practice among people with schizophrenia?
posted by ignignokt
on Feb 26, 2012 -
6 answers
I still have my eyesight (for now), but the diagnosis has triggered serious anger and midlife crisis issues.
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posted by bad grammar
on Feb 25, 2012 -
23 answers
Am I repeating my abusive relationship? I had an extremely triggering fight with my boyfriend tonight, but he was the one describing me as "violent."
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 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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My coworker lost her son to addiction earlier this month, and she has a younger son who also struggles with addiction. She needs counseling for both grief and for dealing with children with addictions. She's not able to find a therapist right now so I told her I would help.
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posted by pwally
on Feb 17, 2012 -
9 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 -
4 answers
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 -
5 answers
Asking for a friend. Marriage counseling in the Arlington/DC area? Recommendations needed...
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posted by raztaj
on Feb 12, 2012 -
1 answer
Is there such a thing as a long distance or online therapist (or whatever it is I need)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2012 -
9 answers
My potential new therapist uses self-hypnosis as one of her go to techniques. Am I dismissing this idea too quickly?
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posted by Piglet
on Jan 24, 2012 -
13 answers
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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Anglican Christian filter: I am interested in working for an Anglican non-profit organization as an intern-therapist. I am a non-practicing Christian, but have a strong spiritual belief (think: Eckhart Tolle/Eastern philosophy) and was formally trained in transpersonal psychotherapy, which by definition is rooted in spirituality and encourages one to "transcend beyond oneself." I am not inherently opposed to religion, but do not follow strict Catholic practices. Should I reconsider being interested in this position? I need more subjective info on Anglican beliefs, and Wikipedia isn't really helping in this area.
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posted by luciddream928
on Jan 20, 2012 -
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I feel that my doctors are overdiagnosing me - psychiatrists, specialists, and even pcps. I feel like a lab rat or a trophy case for them - "here's one of my patients, she encompassed the entire diagnostic manual, ha ha!" What's going on?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2012 -
26 answers
[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
Can I request a therapist shred my information/notes, or send everything pertaining to me, to me via mail?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2012 -
9 answers
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 -
7 answers
I think it might be time to start seeing a new therapist. My current therapist disagrees. So now I'm confused. Convince me that I'm right.
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posted by chameleon
on Jan 9, 2012 -
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Psychotherapy: can a therapist be right about progress and the client not see it?
We often hear from people who are in psychotherapy and are in disagreement with their psychotherapist about whether they are making progress. When is the psychotherapist right?
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posted by y6t5r4e3w2q1
on Jan 8, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a book that I read parts of in the Hayward Gallery bookshop in London, about 2 1/2 years ago. It was a fantastically precise parody of a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy workbook.
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posted by Acheman
on Jan 5, 2012 -
5 answers
In my last session, my therapist kind of forced a confrontation with me and I feel weird about it. How do I handle this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2012 -
33 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
I'm looking for a good couples therapist (we are both hetero/mid 30's) in the Baltimore area. Any recommendations?
posted by josher71
on Dec 27, 2011 -
2 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 see a therapist on a regular basis. I have health insurance with a small copay for these visits. Some time ago, my therapist asked that I pay the difference between the fee they bill for (their full rate) and the negotiated rate that my health insurance pays to them. This increases my out-of-pocket costs dramatically. Is there something odd about this arrangement?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2011 -
24 answers
Northern Virginia Filter: I need a therapist. Who has evening hours. Who accepts Aetna or will not cause me to go broke.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2011 -
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I have an anxiety disorder, and my psychiatrist tried an Alpha-Stim (cranial electrotherapy stimulation) on me a few days ago. The experience was pleasant but not lasting. I'm told I'll have to use it 2-3 times a week, 20 minutes at a time for a few weeks before I'll know if it's truly effective. So, I'm wondering if anyone here has regularly used one of these or knows anyone who has, and what the experience was like?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2011 -
3 answers
So, I've been joking for a while that I need, like, boot camp for how to be an adult. Help me find something? Maybe like Upward Bound for grownups meets finishing school plus...something?
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posted by tulip-socks
on Dec 10, 2011 -
15 answers
Is it okay to give my therapist/psychologist a holiday gift and/or card?
posted by tmharris65
on Dec 10, 2011 -
10 answers
Acute anger treatment. Have you sought it or helped a loved one seek it? What are some treatment options and/or some family help organizations?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2011 -
2 answers
Do you have a recommendation for a book about relationship ground rules and agreements in marriage? I'm interested in a book that might help someone to consider how they want to be treated, how to set reasonable expectations for interaction, and how to define what would constitute a good relationship for them.
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posted by OmieWise
on Nov 30, 2011 -
7 answers
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 -
14 answers
Can anybody recommend a sex positive relationship therapist in or near Chicago?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2011 -
1 answer
Asking for a friend: Therapy options for a wheelchair-bound person in a tiny town in central Texas? (Skype or phone, maybe?)
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posted by Alterscape
on Nov 15, 2011 -
4 answers
My long term (almost 6 years, living together for 3) boyfriend hates hates hates couples therapy. i think it has helped immensely. ugh.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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