[neutrino]

I'm worried they're all going to abandon me. The psychologists. The therapists. The mental health professionals. I'm worried that they, now that my assessment is over, are going to say "well, the assessment's over. That's it. Now go and live your life". I've tried talking to the psychologists about what's going to happen now that the assessment's over but the answers have all been pretty vague and I can't stand uncertainty. We're going to make some sort of treatment plan so I know I'll probably get some kind of help but whether or not I'll get therapy is not clear (they've talked about discussion groups and certain courses etc, which I'm skeptical about, but when I asked about therapy they didn't really answer the question).

Seriously, what if they abandon me? What if they won't help me anymore and I'm left to deal with my problems all on my own? I don't think I could do that and thinking about it makes me feel trapped in my head.

I'm trying to not freak out but it's difficult. I also feel really stupid for being so dependent on mental health professionals nowadays. Sometimes I miss the times when I never spoke to anyone about my thoughts and emotions (though going back to that would be pretty bad).

[Leah123]

Do you not have any say in this matter? Are you paying for treatment either through insurance or out of pocket, or is it all free services?

I can't imagine how you'd be diagnosed with bipolar disorder and possibly some other complications without therapy being part of any treatment plan.

[neutrino]

Originally Posted by Leah123

Do you not have any say in this matter? Are you paying for treatment either through insurance or out of pocket, or is it all free services?

I can't imagine how you'd be diagnosed with bipolar disorder and possibly some other complications without therapy being part of any treatment plan.

I certainly hope I have a say in the matter. I'm going to tell them I need to talk to someone (therapy). I don't think I could go back to not talking to a psychologist without getting so depressed I'd feel like giving up. What if they don't listen to me though?

I haven't been assessed for bipolar disorder and I don't experience mania so I really don't think I have it.

EDIT: It's free services by the way.

I don't know whether it helps to know this, but you will have other options even if they should tell you that you can't get therapy through the channels you're going through now. But I very much doubt it - I do think they will offer therapy. I would be clear about the fact that courses and group exercises are not acceptable substitutes for therapy - those are just attempts to save money.

Do you have a date for another meeting with the psychologist?

[Leah123]

Originally Posted by neutrino

I certainly hope I have a say in the matter. I'm going to tell them I need to talk to someone (therapy). I don't think I could go back to not talking to a psychologist without getting so depressed I'd feel like giving up. What if they don't listen to me though?

I haven't been assessed for bipolar disorder and I don't experience mania so I really don't think I have it.

Oh Neutrino, I am very very sorry. Yesterday a member posted about just being diagnosed, and I thought this post was a follow-up to that post. I'm sorry I got the two connected when they weren't, I am notoriously bad with names, no offense meant.

Yes, okay, my point was, of course you should have some say in the matter. If you can pay for treatment through insurance or cash, you'll find plenty of providers to see you. It's entirely up to you.

If you don't have insurance or money for services, something can probably still be worked out through this assessment process, it shouldn't just terminate abruptly with the diagnosis.

Can you try sending an email to each person participating in the assessment and just ask very simply if you will be able to have individual therapy provided by the program?

[neutrino]

Originally Posted by Mastodon

I don't know whether it helps to know this, but you will have other options even if they should tell you that you can't get therapy through the channels you're going through now. But I very much doubt it - I do think they will offer therapy. I would be clear about the fact that courses and group exercises are not acceptable substitutes for therapy - those are just attempts to save money.

Do you have a date for another meeting with the psychologist?

What kind of options? I can't afford seeing a private psychologist. I really hope you're right though. That they're going to offer therapy that is. Anyway, I'm supposed to meet up with one psychologist on Monday and the psychologist who's conducted the assessment on Wednesday (that's when we'll start to go through the results).

Is it weird/wrong that I'm feeling so dependent on the contact with psychologists nowadays?

Originally Posted by Leah123

Can you try sending an email to each person participating in the assessment and just ask very simply if you will be able to have individual therapy provided by the program?

I know I'm going to have a meeting with both psychologists once I've gotten the result of the assessment so perhaps it's not necessary to email them. I might just be catastrophizing right now. I don't know. The things is I first asked one of the psychologists about therapy and she said that the people who've been assessing me will help me if I get diagnosed with what I've been assessed for. She did say that of course it's possible to have that diagnosis and comorbid depression/anxiety and that they could probably help out if I have that, but the way she said it made it sound like that wasn't really documented in my case (it has to be though). When I then asked the psychologist who's been assessing me about treatment she mentioned group discussions and courses but was very vague when I asked about individual therapy. So now I'm worried I won't get any help.

Sorry if all of this is incoherent and/or confusing. I feel agitated and the situations is a bit difficult to explain.

No, I know you can't pay out of pocket. But there are other avenues - however, I think you should wait for the meeting and find out what treatment options they offer, first. (It's Unga Vuxna you're in touch with, right?)

I certainly don't think there is anything weird about needing the contact with the psychologists. I'm pleased to hear that you won't have to wait too long. Keep posting here - we do want to support you.

[neutrino]

Originally Posted by Mastodon

No, I know you can't pay out of pocket. But there are other avenues - however, I think you should wait for the meeting and find out what treatment options they offer, first. (It's Unga Vuxna you're in touch with, right?)

I certainly don't think there is anything weird about needing the contact with the psychologists. I'm pleased to hear that you won't have to wait too long. Keep posting here - we do want to support you.

Unga Vuxna, yes, and Habiliteringen (that's where they've done the assessment). I'm thinking about maybe voicing this fear of abandonment when I meet up with the psychologist on Monday. Is that a good idea? It might not help though.

Even though I know it's not too long until then, Monday and Wednesday feel like weeks away right now. Anyway, thanks for the support, Mastodon. I appreciate it. Can't believe you've all put up with me for a year already.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by neutrino

Unga Vuxna, yes, and Habiliteringen (that's where they've done the assessment). I'm thinking about maybe voicing this fear of abandonment when I meet up with the psychologist on Monday. Is that a good idea? It might not help though.

Even though I know it's not too long until then, Monday and Wednesday feel like weeks away right now. Anyway, thanks for the support, Mastodon. I appreciate it. Can't believe you've all put up with me for a year already.

Absolutely, tell them this.