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Originally Posted by unguy
I researched mind-body therapists in my area and left a message for one on Sunday. I spoke with him last night. After speaking with me for about 15 minutes, he informed that he does not accept insurance and that his hourly rate is substantial. I told him that, being on SSDI, I could not afford an appointment. He then called me back and offered a reduced rate for a one time visit. After that brief chat, he also said that I have severe mother issues and don't have c-PTSD at all. After 15 minutes on the phone he makes a diagnosis? He hardly had all of the issues. I have many, many symptoms of c-PTSD and I am certain that I suffer from it. The last thing I need is another head case T. I will have to keep looking for a new T who accepts my insurance.
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I would question anyone who offers a diagnosis after a 15 minute conversation as well. I hope you find a therapist and treatment that works for YOU. I've been at this for a decade now and I have tried lots of things, mind/body, hypnosis, cranial sacral massage, EMDR, CBT, etc. Each of them have their pros and cons, so what's most important is finding what works best for you. I think with most therapies, it only takes a session or two to find out if it's helpful for you. I'm not familiar with everything that's available out there, and I'm sure some of it could be junk science, as is the case with so many things these days (ex: take this supplement and be the man you've always wanted to be, etc.). I've read on this site that there are books and research that I am curious about which might be worth a look.
My point is simply this,
don't stop trying. It's out there, you'll find it, and your insurance will help pay for it. That's what I had to do, which made me feel extremely frustrated but in the end, it has all paid off. My ptsd will never go away, but I am getting to the point where I have learned to live with it in peace. If someone had told me when I first started seeking treatment all those years ago that I would be where I am now, I would have LMAO and then promptly sat down and cried.
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