[Faking sane]

Oh my god! I have to start some crazy, arbitrary, jump-through-hoops dance to try to get a therapist at the sliding-scale mental health clinic tomorrow, and you're scaring me to death! Last time I tried to get help, the therapist went home sick (would have been only our second visit), and nobody bothered to call me before I had my husband get off work early and drive me an hour to be there. So, yeah, I didn't go back. I was so hurt that, knowing I'm bad enough off to seek help (which was HUGE for me), they just blew me off! That was in 2004. Very nervous about tomorrow!

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[OneWorld]

Can someone tell me why it's not letting me post a new topic now? I've posted a handful and now I get a message saying I can't start any more topics?

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[OneWorld]

Nevermind!

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[Dyke]

Hello yes i have arrived. I experience dissociation, ptsd, anxiety, depression, ocd probably...fun

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[10SNE1]

I am new to Psych central and very interested in getting support and a better understanding of what I am feeling is rather abusive and/or betrayal from marriage counselor. I guess I am trying to understand if what I am experiencing is "bad therapy"

[demonicAngel]

hello-i have a rancidly great puzzle for anyone who wants to try and figure out.so far-no one has and its been 3 years and all over the place.ok all of these are diagnosed in 1 person-pneumonitis,encephalopathy,acute respiratory failure,other convulsions,nonpsycotic mental disorder,leukocytosis unspeified,altered mental status,LDH,abnormal coagulation profile,psychosocial,abnormal brain function,mood problem,raynaud's syndrome,transient alteration of awareness,memory loss,spells,convulsions,anxiety problem,nerve disorder,mental health problem,chronic fatigue,joint pain,ptsd,seizure disorder,sleep disorder,headache,myalgia.now this is mess is not all either.35 year old female.the only meds currently being prescribed-Xanax 2mg bars and pot.many symptoms are getting worse,crippling the woman slowly but can't find any help though the female is insured.thoughts anyone?

[mad mother]

Hi please dont make excuses for your husbands behavior, abuse is abuse whether it be physical or mental, I suffered in an abusive marriage/relationship for 28 years never got the courage to leave although I wanted to for many many years, he used to blame it on me say it was my fault, that I wasnt well (I have bipolar and borderline personality disorder)and that that was causing the problems, I see a psychotherapist I am in the UK so my doc prescribed 10 sessions that were free for me she really made me open my eyes see what was happening around me and that my disorders were not an excuse for abuse, I then see my husband for what he was, A controlling bully. One day out of nowhere I just told him enough was enough that I wasnt doing it anymore, any of it. That was 3 years ago I still am suffering from my disorders and am about to start a new course of psychotherapy but without a life of abuse.My new partner is understanding, patient, and willing to help me rather than abuse me.

[Restin]

I would go to a Dynamic Relationship psychologist.

[InRealLife45]

Originally Posted by demonicAngel

hello-i have a rancidly great puzzle for anyone who wants to try and figure out.so far-no one has and its been 3 years and all over the place.ok all of these are diagnosed in 1 person-pneumonitis,encephalopathy,acute respiratory failure,other convulsions,nonpsycotic mental disorder,leukocytosis unspeified,altered mental status,LDH,abnormal coagulation profile,psychosocial,abnormal brain function,mood problem,raynaud's syndrome,transient alteration of awareness,memory loss,spells,convulsions,anxiety problem,nerve disorder,mental health problem,chronic fatigue,joint pain,ptsd,seizure disorder,sleep disorder,headache,myalgia.now this is mess is not all either.35 year old female.the only meds currently being prescribed-Xanax 2mg bars and pot.many symptoms are getting worse,crippling the woman slowly but can't find any help though the female is insured.thoughts anyone?

What's your diet like? Sounds like you're being poisoned by processed foods.

[misslabarinth]

Thank you for creating this form. ~MissLabarinth

[object_relation]

Originally Posted by robby

I HAVE SPENT DAYS LOOKING ON EVERY WEBSITE I CAN THINK OF TO SEE IF A PSYCHOLOGIST IF LISCENCED IN A CERTAN STATE. I AM LOOKING TO SEE ABOUT ONE IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA AND IF HE IS NOT WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?

Here's the link to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
(Sorry this site won't actually let me post links until I have a bigger score. This seems totally stupid but I can't do anything about it.)

They have a search page where you can search a particular name to see if that person is a registered psychologist of Oklahoma:
(can't give you this link either)

Other than them you can contact the American Psychological Association: (guess what??? I think you've figured it out by now...)

But it's probably best to start with your state's organizations first.

Good luck!

[therapyishelping777]

I found mine on psychology today looking for psychodynamic.. Best therapist ever, he is credentialed with abpp which is supposed to be some high credential . What a difference a good therapist makes.. my T however would just say its about the fit ,and downplay his credentials , pretty humble about it even though he is brilliant.

Try looking up abpp they have a locater for psychologists.. might find a good one.

[melmyers1107]

take test with a psychologist who you can find out if they prescribe adhd medicine. i passed the test was prescribed and got prescribed right after test was takin.

Is it possible to add a 'psychiatry' forum. We have one for PSychotherapy which I have occasionally posted about my doctors appointments but we really need to be able to post threads unique to our experiences with the psychiatrist.

[Venom1605]

Hi guys, I'm going through a bad time, I would say for the last year. My job is insecure, relationship broke 6 months ago and financial problems. I think I'm depressed, but I don't know how to figure out if I am or not, my brain seems clouded all the time. My studies are going wrong because I'm unable to retain anything. Did anyone here experience sumthing like that here....I need some advice on what to try

[NeighborsTrigger]

Venom1605, both my psychiatrist and psychologists have told me that some of my medications are causing me to forget the correct word I want to use (I might say the word marker when what I really want to say and mean is pen). Also, my memory is not the greatest, either. I tend to blame the more flagrant memory loss on a <trigger> *suicide attempt* <trigger> in 2008. I kept myself stable up to this point, except for outside stressors that cause me to have PTSD flashbacks. I don't know if you are on any meds now, but if you are, you can ask your psychiatrist if they can cause some of these problems.

My own problem with my psychologists is that I have Medicare (and Medicaid). I guess someone out there might not think that's a problem, but where I reside in PA, it is. Due to my Medicare, I must see only a Psy.D., Ph.D., or a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). There evidently is a shortage of these professionals in my area. Right now, only because I have Medicare, the only way I can even get a qualified psychologist is to have a Ph.D. professional overseeing a student Ph.D. in training. All of the other doctoral level people are overbooked and are not seeing any new clients at this time or in the near future. And the situation continues to worsen here. I probably could look into another practice elsewhere, but I was already informed that it would be the same scenario wherever I would go, at least in my area. I am still hoping and looking for a permanent therapist (psychologist).

[1978dd]

For me, Klonoplin caused memory loss and confusion. Once I was switched to Xanax my thoughts became clear. Everyone is different so talk to your NP or psychiatrist about your symptoms. They are the experts.

[1978dd]

I don't dwell on diagnoses. I focus on my whole wellness, mentally, physically and spiritually. Diagnoses are for payments.

[mccarrolmike]

Originally Posted by NeighborsTrigger

Venom1605, both my psychiatrist and psychologists have told me that some of my medications are causing me to forget the correct word I want to use (I might say the word marker when what I really want to say and mean is pen). Also, my memory is not the greatest, either. I tend to blame the more flagrant memory loss on a <trigger> *suicide attempt* <trigger> in 2008. I kept myself stable up to this point, except for outside stressors that cause me to have PTSD flashbacks. I don't know if you are on any meds now, but if you are, you can ask your psychiatrist if they can cause some of these problems.

My own problem with my psychologists is that I have Medicare (and Medicaid). I guess someone out there might not think that's a problem, but where I reside in PA, it is. Due to my Medicare, I must see only a Psy.D., Ph.D., or a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). There evidently is a shortage of these professionals in my area. Right now, only because I have Medicare, the only way I can even get a qualified psychologist is to have a Ph.D. professional overseeing a student Ph.D. in training. All of the other doctoral level people are overbooked and are not seeing any new clients at this time or in the near future. And the situation continues to worsen here. I probably could look into another practice elsewhere, but I was already informed that it would be the same scenario wherever I would go, at least in my area. I am still hoping and looking for a permanent therapist (psychologist).

That's the worst. Probably says that for the minimum payment he receives off your insurance, just to keep you.
I wish you the best!

[ozzyluvshockey21]

The town I live in has highest degree of LPC, Insurance/payment is not an issue, but I have to travel out of town to see a psychologist or psychiatrist...and I am disabled and can’t drive myself, so I feel bad asking the people that drive me to my gazillion medical appts to also drive me to MH appts, too. I was just going to see a LPC, but I don’t know if there is even any point. So frustrating, I wish I lived in a place with decent public transportation.