[jacky8807]

I am realizing how helpful it is to actually discuss and read about other ppls issues with mental health! I saw a therapist when i was 12 and she was nodding off to sleel the whole
time and i have never had another one. I cant talk to my parents about it...they cant deal at ALL and through my whole life have swept it under the rug. I come out of the hospital and they dont want to fully acknowledge the fact i was even in there.
And of course other family/friends dont get it and are confused about the whole thing
But anyway....in other words..i am grateful for this site!

[Justugh]

crazies got to stick together

[Victoria'smom]

Here is wonderful. Have you thought of getting a new therapist?

[prepsychmel]

Welcome, I'm new-ish and glad to have found this site, as well.

[Becoming]

This site has been like a godsend to me. I'm in a situation right now where I literally have no support with dealing with my illness other than myself (I read books, do workbooks, and practice mindfulness and CBT) and this forum.

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[~Christina]

I'm so glad that you finding support here !

I think one of the best things about PC is that it is a give and take place .. take what you need and give what you can.. Comes in really handy since we can bounce from one mood to another

[elevatedsoul]

i agree, i felt so alone before i started treatment... no one knew what was going on with me, not even mself
i came here and learned a great deal about other people and myself

its nice to know that im not alone (though i wish i were so no one else has to suffer)

[jacky8807]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Here is wonderful. Have you thought of getting a new therapist?

I think about getting s therapist all the time but i really dont want to be turned off again.
As i realize how helpful this site is im beginning to think being able to talk openly to someone would be a good ideA. I end up keeping everything (good and bad) in and then blow

I find this site extremely helpful too. Glad it's turning out to be beneficial for you.

[Love&Toil]

Originally Posted by jacky8807

I saw a therapist when i was 12 and she was nodding off to sleel the whole
time and i have never had another one.

Originally Posted by jacky8807

I think about getting s therapist all the time but i really dont want to be turned off again.

As a teenager I too had a therapist who used to nod off during sessions. Fortunately over the years I have had some EXCELLENT therapists and know that several particularly helped me in a crucial area of life, like understanding and accepting where my parents came from, preparing for marriage, coping with motherhood.

It's such a personal decision and a personal journey. You are a consumer and you have the right to interview a couple of different therapists to find one who is a good fit for you. I do hope you will consider giving it a try again.

[athena.csu.1987]

I don't have much of a support system. Most of my family is anti meds and think it would be good to try to get off meds . I don't have many friends since my college friends are still single and live far away. It's hard to get ahold of my friends on the phone with how busy everyone is. My husband gives me the buck up tactic and thats when I looked for an online support group. It's been nice having people that can't contribute to similar circumstance. Thanks guys.

[Homeira]

My family did not get how sick I was untill I had a massive panick attack the morning before my brothers 40th birthday. Was to be a big party, and I freaked out. After that they have somehow taken it a bit more seriously. Even in a family like mine, with several people suffering from bipolar, a lot of the other family-members really don`t get it. But maybe one has to live it to know it fully. I keep a lot of my symptoms secret from my family. I live almost three hours from them, so it is not so hard to do.