Severely Depressed And In Need Of A Voice

[silentshadow]

I'm new here, and not sure quite how to start. I've been in therapy for PTSD since June 1st. I'm on my 9th session and due to budget cuts at the facility I go to, I am only allowed 12 sessions total. I feel as though I have a deadline on how much actual help I can get from this treatment. Can't help worrying about what to do when my time with my therapist is up. any thoughts or ideas for other resources? also diagnosed with Major Depression with psychotic features and ADD.

 

[Grama-Herc]

Start looking for another source of help NOW. Hi, sorry to start off so sharply, but I've been in your shoes. I even cut back my own meds and started saving them because of my *fear* I would not be able to get them through the help source I had. As I feared, I did loose my source for therapy and meds. It was a very frightening time for me, and going to various agencies and asking for help was the most difficult, demeaning thing I've ever been through. BUT, I had to do it, the option was not a goood one.

I did not have a computer back then, so I started asking people. My T>My Pharmacy>. I looked in the phone book for social services and called them. I even called local charities listed. Of course, I was in a state of panic and I'm sure I sounded that way. Where I live we have a none emergency number,????? can't remember it----good lord, hope I don't need it any time soon---it is like 211 or 411, something like that. They are a source of great info on where to go for various assistance and help.

But do not, I repeat do not crawl into yourself. Reach out for help, even if it is just here. At least you will have a place to express yourself, and receive feedback. Keeping in touch with the world even through this forum has helped me so much.

You said you need a voice. Ya got it here. Welcome to the forum. It is a source of a lot of good info about our condition and people who do understand.

Here's wishing you the best

 

[catjudo]

Where I live we have a none emergency number,????? can't remember it----good lord, hope I don't need it any time soon---it is like 211 or 411, something like that.

Herc-
The non-emergency referral line in our area is 211...just in case you do need it anytime. :smile:

And Herc is right, check the front of your local phone book for different agencies or referral lines that may be able to help put you in touch with additional services. Good luck.

 

[a3a2]

Good advice, Herc! Silentshadow, local churches, etc. are often able to help direct you to other resources as well.