[fakethislife]

Hi,

Ok, this may seem like a strange few questions, but I submitted a Q to the Ask a therapist earlier today, and at the time I thought I understood what was said, but now I don't. If anyone has sumbitted one before and had it answered I would love some help on this XD

The statement where it said 'this is free' (paraphrased), did that actually apply to the whole thing?

How do you know if your question has been answered? It said that if it was it would be up on the site in 2 weeks, but do I just have to watch the section and hope I see it, or will it be e-mailed/messaged that you have an answer? I didn't quite understand that bit.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Christina86]

Hi fakethislife, I've never submitted an Ask the Therapist question before, but I'll try to help you out.

Yes, the service is free. You don't have to pay to get an answer, but they won't answer every single question that has been submitted. This entire website is free EXCEPT we also offer a service that you can connect with therapists online for therapy, and that's a paid service.

It's my understanding that you will just have to keep viewing that section of the site for an answer, that it won't be emailed to you or you won't be notified if your question is answered.

One service you may not be aware of is the "Answers" section of the PsychCentral website. http://answers.psychcentral.com/ It's similar to getting support here as a member and it's peer support advice.

[lenjan]

Let me add that I work with the Ask a Therapist docs and they get a million billion questions. There is no possible way they can answer every one and still have time for their private practices, families, etc. Since the incoming stream is so overwhelming, there also is no way to notify anyone when their question has been answered, so yes, you just have to keep looking.

And yes, indeed, it is a free service. We do the best we can!

[fakethislife]

Thanks, that clears that up. I got the bit about lots not being answered, That I acapted straight out.

On last question: If it is answered, do I just need to look onthe main page for updates? Or will I need to keep an eye on the sub headings as well?

[lenjan]

Main page. :-)