Long due for a visit to the therapist...?

Question

I seriously need help; I've known this for a long time. And I open myself up to ridicule just by posting this, but I'm so afraid of getting help it's been almost a year since I decided to get help, and I still haven't done anything.

I need help with depression, since my mother died it's been down hill everyday. I haven't learned how to cope with anything correctly. I took on the habit of cutting myself about a year ago, and it's just gotten worse. An already existing eating disorder has grown more severe and out of control. And I'm quite certain I'm OCD, which leads to obsessive thoughts of both the self-injury and the eating disorder.

I'm quite confused as to why my engine won't work. Maybe i don't want help and just want to sink in depravity and slowly die. Sounds horrid, right?

Please, I need someone to give me success stories on their experiences with therapy and psychiatrists. I have no faith it would help, I need to hear from people who've been there...

Thank you 'girlie' you make it sound so very easy.

I'll just try to pretend like it's that easy when I do all these things I've been putting off for so long. My biggest issue seems to be lack of trust. I just don't want to open up to someone who's going to recognize me later.

Answer 1

As someone who suffers from Bi-polar disorder with major depression, I can certainly understand how you feel. I went many years using drugs and alcohol to mask the pain and symptoms and attempted suicide several times. After each failed attempt to kill myself, I was even more depressed because I couldn't even get suicide right. Bi- Polar is one of the most difficult disorders to successfully treat, but after years of psychological therapy and searching for the correct medication, I am now a functioning member of society. I work with addicts as a substance abuse counselor and love helping others. Sometimes, it takes some trial and error before you find the right meds for you, but don't give up! Life is worth living once you get a grip on your problems and start living. Peace and good luck to you

Answer 2

You are depressed and really need help, but you already know it. My family has a big history with anxiety and depression. Several people I know take antidepressants and there is nothing wrong with it. You may have a chemical imbalance and the good news is that can be treated. I'm sorry to hear that you are cutting yourself. That is very serious and you need to get help ASAP. You need to have faith. Make an appointment, talk to someone, gets some meds and start taking control of the rest of your life. If you don't make that first appointment, then you will continue feeling this way and things willl keep getting worse. There are no promises to how things will turn out, but you won't know until you try. I really wish you the best of luck!

I don't think you need to worry about a thereapist recognizing you outside of the office. They are bound to confidentiality. This is their profession and they don't have any desire to share your information with anyone else.

Answer 3

Trust me...I've been there, so please listen. As far as talk therapy, it'll take a while and major commitment to get you better and solve your issues. But it sounds to me like you have clinical depression and since you said so, OCD. There are medications for both of those and once you start taking them, the "cloud" will lift and you will get at least enough energy and perspective to go into therapy for the long haul. Don't postpone it. All it takes is ONE appointment with a psychiatrist (not a psychologist b/c they can't prescibe meds) and he/she will diagnose you and give you prescriptions right away. The meds may take a week or two to take effect, but they will definitely help and you'll be on your way. It is at least worth a try. This takes no more energy than it did for you to get on the computer and type your question. One phone call, 45 minutes at the Dr.'s office and swallowing a pill for two weeks. It's the least you can do for your life and happiness. Please, please do it...and again, I speak from experience. I'm not saying you'll be Suzie Sunshine in one day, but you will definitely be a lot better than you are right now. Please trust me. Good luck, sweetie.

Answer 4

I can't speak from personal experience but I know others who have overcome very serious issues. One friend in particular overcame a very abusive/addictive habit and therapy/counseling helped tremendously. She has truly evolved into an amazing woman. Well she already was amazing - but now without dependency and a better handle on the issues that she was facing. I wish you the best of luck. Don't be ashamed. Give it a try. Just find someone you are comfortable with. Someone who you intuitively know will help you. Please don't give up.

Peace

Answer 5

The major positive aspect is the ability to recognise, accept the problem, and more importantly, the desire to get out of it !
A great success story is waiting to be discovered right within you !!!
Just you have to be more with you, from within.
When there is an introspection, just be aware of this depression like a mute witness, without even self-sympathy. You will notice that you will get over it sooner than expected.
The basic instinct of survival and self-preservation would bloom forth even with a little support from self(that is focused attention).
Best wishes.

Answer 6

Wow you do need help. Would recomend doing something less dramatic when you get the eating or cutting urges. You can definately be treated by a antidepressant. However once you say cutting i thinks its inpatient to protect you from yourself.

Answer 7

you go to a therapist there going to send you to a psychiatrist and give you medication you dont need