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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
Hellion,
See if you can do a search online for therapists around your area that treat PTSD. I found my first therapist that way.
I am sorry you are struggling still, I know how that feels and it is way better if you get help. You should not have been embarassed in that mental health center. People who are in the mental health field should know how to help you find direction about getting help for PTSD. Don't be afraid to ask for help Hellion, if you need help, you have to be willing to just ask that is where doors begin to open.
(((Hugs)))
Open Eyes
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I'll try looking around for specific therpists, though they would have to offer discount fees or no fee since I still don't have income.
I have to admit though at the moment I am kind of feeling like that doors not open to me, and am now more afraid of continuing to try and seek any help. I am trying not to dwell on it too much but that really did bother me especially when it was so hard just to convince myself to call and then actually go there in person...I just had my anxious feelings about it confirmed. I mean when I called the person I talked to seemed understanding but when I went in for a walk in appointment like she told me to the desk staff was kind of rude and I just really ended up feeling stupid trying to explain myself or whatever. I mean I was nervous and anxious enough to begin with so it was hard enough to just try and explain what I was there for I basically said I called and they told me to go there for a walk in appointment and if there were any other details I was supposed to mention I forgot but they didn't ask either.
Basically I was told they may not have anyone availible today but to fill out this intake form thing or something. I was a bit dissapointed about possibly not being able to have an appointment but it was no big deal since I could go back on monday.
But then I handed the person at the desk the form, she took it and then basically did not acknowledge my existance anymore I mean I was confused as to wether that was all she needed or if I was supposed to wait a couple minutes for her to tell me more or ask for ID or proof of adress. So I ended up sitting there kind of nervously(I was feeling kind of confused and my anxiety levels were kind of rising) untill the other person asked if they could help and I tried trying to calmly explain I was not sure if I was done and could go or not because the other one took my paper and hadn't indicated wether she was done or not but I kind of ended up making a stuttering idiot out of myself and I probably mumbled to myself a bit on the way out. I hate to admit it but it seems to have kinda killed my motivation some at least what was left of it.