[LorrieTorrie]

Have any of you tried one of those online therapy sites like Better Help? I was thinking about it because they offer unlimited therapy instead of sessions. I'm in a crisis mode right now, and I feel like I need to constantly be able to just reach out to someone. My therapist was supposed to check in with me by phone this morning, however I still haven't heard from her. I don't want to try it though and become super dependent on having someone always there. Do you guys think it may be worth a try short term? Just to get through an emotional crisis?

[Moreta]

I haven't tried online therapy, but I have sessions with my t over skype since she is 3 hrs away. Ts get funny if you're seeing more than one. Might be worth it for the short term. You could also try 7 cups of tea (i think that's what it's called). If you are in a crisis you could also text a texting crisis line. The number is 741-741 and text start and they usually get back to you in 15 mins or so. I texted them last night cause I was wigging out and I find them helpful.

Also call your t back, she might have gotten busy or something.

[Fuzzybear]

I haven't, but it might be worth a go (short term) ..

[LorrieTorrie]

I never seem to have much luck with 7 Cups of Tea. I didn't know about the texting hotline, so thanks a lot for that information. I haven't started any medication yet, and I feel like I'm on the verge of getting out of hand. I'm tempted to go to the ER, but I don't think it's that serious, however I also don't want to wait around until it is that serious. I don't have insurance right now, so I have to follow the procedures for free treatment. The emergency cases are priority, and I'm trying so hard not to become an emergency.

[alincdytyourmeds]

I tried one last year. The thing is you message them and then have to wait for them to message you back sometimes hours later. It is hard to have a flowing conversation. Also, insurance doesn't cover the cost. I much prefer my real life t.

[hjames]

It's a good value. One decent exchange per day is what I averaged. But hard to stay motivated to write that much...it's maybe 10 pages to establish your baseline history with the counselor and then more writing after that. I dropped out after about a month. Also it's still no substitute emotionally for face to face.

I checked out their FAQs and I like this: "the cost is a flat membership fee that covers both the use of the platform and unlimited counseling." Sounds like something that could work while you're waiting on a real life counselor.

[LorrieTorrie]

I'm just starting to get really annoyed with my therapist. I told her last week how I was starting to feel a bit out there, and that I was worried about how I would do during the holidays. She told me that she would set aside some time on Thanksgiving Day to check in with me, but that if for some reason she wasn't able to, I should expect to hear from her this morning. It's now 11pm my time, and I've heard nothing. I'm trying not to freak out, but I'm feeling extremely paranoid. I have paged her, but nothing. She has been late to our past few sessions (45 minutes to an hour) so I'm already upset, but I'm still trying not to jump to conclusions, because things happen, and she does have small children. I still think it is a bit rude of her not to at least officially cancel. She has helped me so much in only two short months though. Maybe I'm becoming too attached? I just feel so lost and alone. I'm starting to have paranoid thoughts.

[Moreta]

Many things could've happened that your therapist didn't respond. I had one t that lost her emergency phone one time, so it took her a while to respond to me. Don't be paranoid. Try to get in touch with your t tomorrow. She might not respond till monday though since this is a holiday weekend.

[Pastel Kitten]

I used Better Help for a month, recently. I was struggling to find a doctor who took my insurance so it was the best thing I could do in the meantime. She was the one who suggested I may be bipolar (which is a large part of why I joined psych central - to try to make friends and relate to people who are like me) and she urged me to find a pdoc ASAP. I wouldn't use it as a replacement for in-person therapy, but it certainly helps in the meantime. It was usually one message per day.