[ThisWayOut]

I saw the SA therapist today. She totally dashed my hopes of ever finding the right treatment... She said that trauma programs virtually don't exist, and my hopes for starting something at an inpatient level are outrageous. She said I will be forced into whatever treatment they deem best, and I will have no say over it. She also said a whole bunch of stuff that reminded me why she made me uncomfortable the first time I ever saw her. I'm glad I have my regular T, because I certainly won't be back to see her. She was all about involuntary commitment at the slightest hint of self-harm, and she did not seem too keen on talking about things.
Does anyone know of a trauma treatment program that does not push meds? Is there one out there where they work with you to get the best treatment possible? I know I have some pretty set ideas on meds, but that is out of trial and error, not simply a jump to a decision. I told her that I was open to other treatments, but meds have over-all proven detrimental to me. She refused to believe that meds would not work. I dunno. I'm questioning my plans (that my primary T and I came up with) all because of this woman. I think it's because the more people I encounter in mental health in this state, the more I realize the majority of them are jaded and cynical... My T seems to be an exception. Am I deluding myself that I will be able to find help?

[MoxieDoxie]

Have you done EMDR?

[ThisWayOut]

yes, I really liked it, but my current T does not do it (or hasn't offered to try it even when I said it had helped when my prior T and I did it).

[Open Eyes]

(((MdngtRain))),

I am so sorry that you have met with this kind of treatment. I have had a similar experience where the treatment was "all about getting me on a drug program". I did not fair well on drugs either and wanted to have "counseling" and what I know now as "trauma therapy" instead of saturating my brain with drugs.

You have not said where you are located either. I finally found a T that specializes in working with Trauma Patients and it has been very helpful to me. There is a "slowly growing awareness" that often treatment is more helpful than medications. However, there are still many treatment facilities that simply go with the strong belief and system of using medications to help patients and unfortunately the attitude can be negative to patients that do not want "drug treatment". It is not unusual for a "trauma victim" to be fearful of taking drugs too.

You need to keep researching your area to see if there are support groups and programs that this negative woman is aware of, it sounds as though she is only of the opinion where "drug treatment is the only real answer".

(((Hugs)))
OE

[ThisWayOut]

I'm in FL, but looking anYwhere in the US for a treatment program. I just have to wait for benefits... I would Prefer something local, but the place does not take government insurance. :/
I really need something. I'm so hopeless again...

[Perna]

I think it would be most helpful to go back and talk to your T you worked with on a plan to begin with, see what s/he knows about treatment programs that might be good for you in your area/wherever you want. If you feel that T is/was good, s/he has the best chance of matching you up with something you would perhaps do well in?

I don't know that you will be able to get good Government-insured programs though; it sounds like you want something more specialized and that would cost money (like anything). There may not be programs like you would like available. I would see if I could just find a therapist I liked that took my new insurance and see what you could do together with them, "make" your own program as you go along.

[Open Eyes]

((MdngtRain)),

Oh, I have been there myself, you have to keep looking and searching the net too.
It took me time to find the right T, it was so hard to be patient because I was really struggling too.

You can even try rape crisis centers too because often they have access to T's that treat that too, which is the same as PTSD treatment.

http://therapists.psychologytoday.co...ate=FL&spec=19

Just found this group of T's in FL by searching the net.


OE

[Gus1234U]

my best help came from a free Anxiety Management Support group, i hope there is something like that available to you~ it's basically a DIY job....

Best Wishes
Gus

[ThisWayOut]

Originally Posted by Open Eyes

You can even try rape crisis centers too because often they have access to T's that treat that too, which is the same as PTSD treatment.

yeah... the lady that burst my bubble works at the local sexual assault crisis clinic... it would have been neat if it worked out, they do art therapy, groups, and specific s/a therapy... I may call them again at a later date, but ask not to work with this lady.

I see my regular T tomorrow, and hope he can help me figure things out. I think I pretty much have benefits coming in the near future, so I want to plan as if I do. It's just disheartening sometimes... people here are so cynical about mental health and so jaded... ::

Gus, I will look into that. I am not sure they have any around here (crappy resources available), but I will look into it.

[Open Eyes]

Yes, I know and I have experienced that too. But you have to make it a point to find therapy with people who actually "do understand" and have the knowledge and skills that can really help you.