I'm now in a full on depressive state at a crucial time at work for my bosses.

I do not feel I will make it as I have no support or safe place. I am skipping events involving people, crying nonstop, have a pest infested room - so not sleeping, and/or exercising. This plus my massive commute to and from work every day and residual breakup pain has pushed me to the brink. I feel done.

I followed my old care plan by reaching out to build a support network but was turned away by therapists due to their gripes with my insurer about rate. I have. no other options.

[scorpiosis37]

That's awful. It's really messed up that therapists won't take you because of their rate with your insurance plan. I went through a similar issue recently. My T unexpectedly went on medical leave and forgot to give me the referrals she promised, and I could not find anyone to see for 2 months. I called over 30 therapists that my insurance recommended, and none of them would take me. Some were because of my insurance rate; others were because they were full; others were because they didn't want to work with someone who was dealing with "attachment issues" because my T left suddenly in a medical crisis. What I ended up doing was seeing a T I didn't particularly like who did not take my insurance (which meant I had to pay out of pocket). I knew it would not be a permanent situation, but I did it for about a month just to have SOMETHING.

[Pennster]

Yes, rouge, do you think you could just try to get in to see someone for immediate help, even if it will cost you a bit up front in the short term? You sound like you really need help. Your search sounds very difficult! I am sorry this is happening.

You're both right. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call my insurance's crisis line and ask for someone right away.

[spring2014]

hi rouge,
I would make an appointment with your doctor for a referral. my former choir director noticed that I was depressed and anxious cuz I lost my job last year and the losses of my parents . I went to my doctor for a referral for counseling . my doctor referred to the psychological department at the hospital . I called my insurance provider for a therapist .they asked me which city and my zip code and preference . I told them my city ,the zip code , that I prefer a female counselor cuz I had a bad experience with a male therapist . my therapist now I been working with her for a year now .
im happy with my therapist today .she is also an experienced registered nurse as well as a counselor.





Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds: Cymbalta 90mgs at night
Vistrail 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia

[divine1966]

I think when you are struggling maybe seeing your regular doctor is a good idea

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I filed a grievance against the therapists who refused to see me and today my insurance company found a psychologist for me and called and gave me her contact information. I'm leaving my first session with her now.

I want to thank you all for listening to me and suggesting things for me. I felt extremely alone and lately I've been planning to give up. You all and your advice helped me keep seeking help until I found it, you saved my life.

[Pennster]

Thank you for the update! So glad you have found some help and are sounding better than you were. Here's hoping things will ease up for you now.

Originally Posted by Pennster

Thank you for the update! So glad you have found some help and are sounding better than you were. Here's hoping things will ease up for you now.

Thank you, Pennster!

I hope you click well with the psychologist! Glad you've found one and are feeling better.

Originally Posted by QuietMind

I hope you click well with the psychologist! Glad you've found one and are feeling better.

Thank you, QuietMind. I hope so too. She was warm,welcoming and knowledgeable. I'll know next week after our first real session. Last night we mostly discussed treatment plans and filled out paperwork.