Further to my question yesterday i plucked up the courage to call my local free counselling service. They said that they could not accept me as they only offer short term counselling and they felt i needed something more long term. I asked if there was any other free services in the area and there aren't! I really really need help but i cant afford to go private! What can i do? I cant ask my parents to help as they dont know and telling them is not an option. What can i do now? Why wont anybody help me? I just feel like ending it all! Nobody cares about me! I was brave enough to ask for help and i cant get any!
2007-10-10 00:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Whoa, girl. You still have options.
First, I would highly encourage you to talk to your parents even though you do not think that is an option. You are their child, and no matter how bad it is initially, they are your parents, and it is their responsibility to care for you, but they can't do that if they do not know what is going on! If you are still adamant about keeping this a secret from them, you could try the following suggestions:
Is there a free clinic in your area? How about a local pastor, priest, or rabbi? They are trained to help, and may be a good, interim beginning. Also, many family practitioners are also trained in this field, and would be able to prescribe any necessary medications.
The most important thing right now is that you continue to seek help! You've made the first step...don't let one door closing keep you from opening a window! I don't know you, but I do know that every life is precious!
Don't give up...save yourself!
Keep asking for help until you get it!
Good luck & God bless!
2007-10-10 00:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by PopularParent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did a brave and good thing by asking for help. Keep on reaching out. I can only imagine your frustration when you called and got no help and no referrals.
What did the counseling service suggest that you do? Can you afford not to use available services?
I'm not sure if the crisis line I'll link below will route you back to the same center or not, but I hope you'll give it a try.....
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Crisis Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help/default.aspx
My heart goes out to you!
2007-10-10 00:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them back and tell them you will take the short-term counselling for now. Don't back down if they try to talk you out of it. It's a service they are supposed to provide, so take it. You should eventually speak to your parents. They may be able to help you with more treatment or at least provide you support. It's a tough, cold world sometimes and you have to take care of yourself and not expect others to do that. Be strong and take all necessary steps to get yourself better.
2007-10-10 03:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is another free counselling option. You can ask a local pastor to counsel you if you feel comfortable with that. You don't have to go to his church. Pastors will help anyone. A few of them will not do counselling, but they will refer you to someone under them. You could also get someone to counsel you on-line. I would.
2007-10-10 02:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by Susas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they will see you short term then that would give you time to look for an alternative.
Are you in school?
Seek a church that has licensed counselors on staff.
I will pray for you the following:
May the Lord Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit surround you and give you peace. I ask that others that will be obedient to the voice of the Holy Spirit come into your path to help you. I ask that ministering angels surround you and guide you. In Jesus name...amen
Are you having panic attacks?
You are too hard on yourself and demand too much of yourself and others. Be still and know that God the Father cared much for you.
You can email me if you desire.
2007-10-10 00:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by debrawashburn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fail to see why telling at least one parent that you feel closest to isn't an option.
I'm not a counselor or anything, but I've had depression and anxiety issues since the 6th grade or so, and am now 23 years old. I've attempted suicide, been on and off meds, and have fought my way through the worst of it. If you ever want to talk, you can email me.
2007-10-10 00:19:53 · answer #6 · answered by Missy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were brave enough to ask for help, why can't you talk to your parents? They love you more than anyone else in this world and want everything for your best interest. Don't be ashamed- they would rather you come to them then for you to do something irrational.
Best of luck <3
2007-10-10 00:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by Britni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telling your parents IS the only option for you at this point!!! Tell them NOW!!! Believe me, there's nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a parent grieve the unnecessary loss of a child. I just watched my brother in law and his wife go thru it and it is absolutely heart wrenching! The first thing you hear from parent's mouths is "why didn't he/she say something??". They would rather know while you are still alive and can help you than to live out the rest of their lives in misery and heartbreak in losing you over something that could be fixed if you would only trust them enough with your problem. Please, tell them...it's the right thing to do and it WILL save your life!!! Good luck to you. Please hang in there!
2007-10-10 00:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
>what do you really want...to end up or be cure
>since you ask this then you are aware there is something to be cure ...the problem is you don't know what it is...
>everything is mix up and you don't know where to start.
>i choose your question maybe i may help you...
>you're now in acceptance stage but it seems and you feel nobody can understand you...
>that's normal with this kind behaviour you have...
>don't give up ...you will meet someone who will help you ..
>be aware maybe that person is next to you...you can't see it seem you are expecting someone you want...
>if ever someone give you advice and you think it won't help you then give that advice a try...see for yourself if that advice will work it or not...
>look outward so you can see more clearly...
2007-10-10 00:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by bonita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to call your local church. There are usually experienced people there who can give you counselling. Or:
Find your local Salvation Army and call them for help. Here's the website:
http://www1.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/www_uki.nsf
You might try the website below too.
I'll pray for you.
2007-10-10 00:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by gunina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋