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Well, I'm amazed we didn't start this forum earlier, as people seem to have many questions about psychotherapy, how to get started, how to find a new therapist, knowing when to end therapy, etc. etc.
Here's a forum to share your psychotherapy experiences and help others understand what to look for in quality psychotherapy. Here's some background reading:Enjoy! DocJohn __________________ Don't throw away your shot. Last edited by DocJohn; Oct 26, 2021 at 01:01 PM.. |
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Thanks, this should become good reading! LOL I didn't get to tell you that my opinion of the then "new" PsyD has completely changed. You know how new things, change, are generally mistrusted? Besides, you are still working, and I am not... so I have to admire you!
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I don't know where to go. I have a relationship that has some abuse, but not physical, at least people that know me tell me he needs to be medicated, he's a control freak and I need to get help, but I truly don't see the abuse much. I do and I don't, there are reason's for my husband's behavior and I feel for him, but I want out and I am scare to do it. Therapist are expensive (no ofense) and I know I cannot do it alone. I am in St. George, UT.
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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?
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It depends on why it matters to you. If you want to go to him for therapy and have insurance, they might not pay and you might not be able to go to him. If you're paying for it yourself you can do what you like, but you might want to ask him why he isn't liscensed. If you have a complaint about him, that would be a different matter.
<font color=orange>"If we are going to insist that people pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, we must ensure that they have boots."</font color=orange> __________________ “We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.” – John H. Groberg |
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I don't know where to go. I have a relationship that has some abuse, but not physical, at least people that know me tell me he needs to be medicated, he's a control freak and I need to get help, but I truly don't see the abuse much. I do and I don't, there are reason's for my husband's behavior and I feel for him, but I want out and I am scare to do it. Therapist are expensive (no ofense) and I know I cannot do it alone. I am in St. George, UT. Any help? </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> <font color="purple"> My situation is similar but not enough for me to think my husband would need meds for his problems which I know stem from difficulties I've had in the recent past as well as his own issues. The other thing is, I don't know where to start posting here. I've got very specific problems which don't seem to be covered in any particular thread. Also, I'm a victim of unwanted manipulations by coworkers that know me intimately and have abused this priviledge using certain stimuli that they know works on me. It scares me! I don't want my freedom stolen from me. Abuse at home has also been a problem in the recent past. I've got multiple anxieties because of rape etc.. What can I do that may help me out here as well as at home?? </font> __________________ "Sometimes a scream is better than a thesis." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) |
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The psychologist i used to see kept trying to put me on Paxil for deprssion even tho i'd been on it before & didn't like it. It worked a bit to stabilize my moods, but i felt in a daze all the time & still couldn't function. I seem to have symptoms of adhd, bipolar, & depression. I tried to tell him i thought i may have adhd, but he immediately dismissed it. My son has been diagnosed as well as 2 nephews & my daughter is being evaluated. I just moved and am getting ready to see another doctor. Any suggestions?
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Doc John,
I am desperately searching for a good psychologist and hope that he or she will be as understanding and sharp and on top of things like you are. Keep up the good work. We all need you here. Sherri |
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i was trying to get help with memory that i cant remember what kind of doctor would be remended for that job
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Since you said doctor, you might be thinking of psychiatrist. You could also go to psychologist (maybe ask for a neuropsych evaluation), or any mental health professional could probably help you work on memory and makd appropriate referrals as needed.
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I want to know ,what can I do, when i feel so bad with the life, and feel that everything that i have is not for me....and always i feel this i try to feel bad to other people |
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Hi Snowy I hope you will stay here long enough to see how understanding people are on here. __________________ "to be or not to be" that is the question Domino |
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It's so cute how you guys call therapists 'T' here.
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Hi, Is anyone on this site tonight? Thanks, Jasmin
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Jasmin, can you start new thread/topic below?
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I asked a question approximately month ago but i am not able to relocate my question to check for answers if i received any. can i get any guidance.
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try doing an 'advanced search' (top right hand corner) then search for your username. alternatively try clicking on your username and viewing your posts.
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how do you know when to stop therapy?
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Seems like a cool place, thanks for having me!
I just have a question relating to the 'how to choose a therapist' linkie. It says: Seek out a therapist with specific experience with your issue -- you don't want to be any therapist's first time client for the problem you're grappling with! Well I've been to 2 therapists already, and I want to tell my story to as few more people as possible if you get my drift. Here are my biggest problems: - suicidal thoughts (for about 10 years, haven't told the 2 therapists this part) - masochistic (both social and moral) - terrible self esteem So what kind of therapist would have specific experience with 'my' issues, one that deals with sexual addiction? Obsessive compulsive disorder, or self esteem issues? Hopefully someone who has had some success with these issues can enlighten me. And I'll not be holding anything back this time. Thanks |
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