[Crook32]

My T wants me to have more support so that I stop bothering her. She thinks online is good for me. I am hurting so bad. I can’t stay at work. I just want to sleep. I told her I thought about buying a gun so of course she told my pdoc. I can’t concentrate but I can’t take anytime off work. Just 18 years 10 months and I can retire early.

Crook32. We are here and care about each other, which definitely includes you.

I hope your therapist didn't directly say she wants you to stop bothering her. Might she have just felt that she can't provide enough support for you throughout the day or week that you need? She may have many clients who need her. I imagine many therapists wish they could give more to all of their clients, but time and need to step away in free time is necessary for them, as well. The bigger the support system a person has the better. I know, and wish my support system was larger, too.

If you really think your therapist is unfairly blowing you off, consider finding someone else. Or might I be right about my theory above?

I'm glad your therapist warned your psychiatrist about the gun. I'm guessing you're not thinking about it for duck hunting.

Online can offer a lot of support for sure. You are not alone. I'm hoping she didnt actually say she wants you to stop bothering her and rather wants you to expand your circle. We all need many people to turn to. If you ever need to talk, I'm here.

[Wild Coyote]

Hi Crook,

I am sorry you are having a tough time.

We are here, at least intermittently. I am concerned this may not be enough support for you?

Have you tried participating with NAMI? You might find additional support there.

Have you ever done IOP? The mention of the gun made me wonder if IOP is an option for you?

Please take good care of yourself.


WC

[Crook32]

I have tried hospitals, PHP, and IOP none of them ever helped.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by Crook32

I have tried hospitals, PHP, and IOP none of them ever helped.

I am sorry you have not found these helpful.

Your therapist might envision a large amount of support online. Sometimes, there is; sometimes, not so much.

I am concerned about you. I hope you can find the support you need.


WC

[Shadesofdark]

Crook32, I am sorry to hear how you are feeling right now. If you like your T try to set up a limit to how much you contact her that works for both of you. Good ones are often too busy to take calls a lot. I hope she did not tell you to stop bothering her, perhaps you can work something out with her. Some therapists see too many people to have time to do things like respond to a lot of emails and phone calls. Mine does not really want me to do that and I have been seeing him twice a month for almost 20 years. My pdoc does not want me to call her unless I need to go to the hospital.

When I told my T I was going to join a forum I thought he would not like it but he surprised me and said it was a good thing and a lot of therapists consider it almost like group therapy. Here at PC there are enough active people that you can make friends and get support and a lot of people are happy to PM with you if you find that helpful.

You do NOT need a gun.

Please reach out to us whenever you need to.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am sorry you have not found these helpful.

Your therapist might envision a large amount of support online. Sometimes, there is; sometimes, not so much.

I am concerned about you. I hope you can find the support you need.


WC