Is there an easy way to get help without going to shrink. I'm in the Navy and I have my pride. For me to go see a shrink is a failure and failure to my husaband, my babies, and my country. I lost my sight and my mom. My world is dark and very lonely at times. I wish my mom was here to help with the triplets. David's parents are dead. I live on a military base away from family. I have friends that help out. There are days when getting out of bed is a stuggle and my husband David helps me out and he is blind to from a jet accident. I want to ask him for help but he has enough on his plate. Me the babies and we have twins on the way.
2007-07-15 15:45:25 · 20 answers · asked by SNAKEDOG 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There is no shame in asking for help, you clearly need it and you deserve it. You have so much to deal with stop and think about whats best for you. I come from a military family so do understand what you are going through but it really would be for the best to get help and get it now. Think of your children as much as we think that these things don't effect them they really do . take care good luck
2007-07-22 23:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to over your pride first. There's no reason why seeing a "shrink" would be a "failure to your husband" etc. That's just silly. Would it be a "failure" to get treatment for any other kind of illness?
I think you are overly concerned with some people's narrow minded images of mental health treatment.
I have been treated for depression since 1983. I have a good job, a good marriage and a good life. Anybody who thinks I'm a failure can go to Hell. I'll tell anybody I get treatment for depression; I'm not ashamed of it.
2007-07-23 12:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have Post traumatic stress disorder from an issue i had to deal with in my past. There is no quick fix, you can't work this out in your head. I layed in bed for 2 months until I swallowed my pride and got help. It is in your best interest to do it now. It is a long slow and somewhat mentally painful. Start it now and then you can be strong for you family. If your are not 100% then you can give your family 100%. Take Care of yourself and do it for yourself and those who love you. I am sure they miss who you used to be on the inside.
2007-07-23 11:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you are pregnant limits the options you have for now. There are medications that can help, but some are not safe in pregnancy.
You need a professional in mental health who can counsel you and prescribe medication that is safe.
There are some newer therapies that can help you through this more easily than to relive all of the traumatic experiences.
All the best
2007-07-23 11:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by comfortyourheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely find a good pschotherapist. A person that seeks help shows courage and strength by facing problems and seeking help. It sounds like you have depression also. Friends are wonderful, but you need someone that is well educated in dealing with your problems. Failure would be if you let this go on, never got help and ruined your husband and children's lives over pride.
2007-07-22 01:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by Val K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all, if you are blind, how were you able to type this? second of all there is NO SHAME IN THERAPY! how dare you say you feel like a failure????? the only way you will fail your family and husband (shame on HIM for not wanting you to get help) is if you dont get help! you need to see a therapist, in order to help you properly process what has happened to you, and there is nothing wrong with that. if you dont get professional help for this post traumatic stress disorder, it could lead to other serious problems like borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and the list goes on and on. do you really want to end up worse off than you are? your CHILDREN AND HUSBAND are the ones who will suffer, not to mention its bad for your unborn kids to have a mommy with ptsd. get help, do it quick and FORGET about the shame. as for being a failure in the eyes of your country, WE ALL WANT YOU TO GET BETTER! thats the most important thing!
2007-07-21 22:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by waterlily750 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be diagnosed with PTSD by a
Psychiatrist. You need to return to him on a regular basis. Pride does not enter into it.
You seem to be needing a lot of attention - you send in questions with conflicting details - a Psychiatrist and/or professional Counselor can help you with that.
Life is really full of ups and downs and you have to do whatever you find necessary in order to deal with it.
You are fighting what you need the most - a good Psychiatrist.
2007-07-16 07:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by jbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not a failure by getting help from a Dr, he can put you on medication to help, and you need therapy. Don't ever assume that by going to a shrink, it means that you are a failure, cuz it's just not true. I wish I had gone sooner.
2007-07-23 12:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by >♥Cat♥< 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please set your pride aside for a few minutes. You have to get professional help. This can effect your entire life. You have, aside form yourself, children and a husband who need you. Not to mention your country. Failure can be when you don't face your problems. They will eventually consume you. Counseling and a psychologist or psychiatrist will help. Eventually, you may not need both. Right now, you do. There are things you can do to help yourself. Seeking professional help is the first step. Good luck.
2007-07-15 18:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Suzie Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go see a doctor. Don't think of it as being a failure, think of it as being a way to improve your life, your children's, and you husband's.
You seem to be a very responsible person with a lot on your plate, and for that, I wish you the absolute best of luck.
2007-07-15 15:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋