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Hey pencil, I don't have money/insurance, so I just go to college counseling center...so it's not going to happen. Wish I could get it, but it's not gonna happen. Oh well. What links are you talking about from online? I think you can post them, or you can message me them, cuz I'm definitely...

I wish my therapist would be willing to incorporate touch. but he would never do that...and he won't even ever give me a hug. :(

Thanks for saying that. I've just been googling images and making collages on Paint...it's been really helpful so far. Thanks!

You're not alone! We all lead busy lives, of course, but we all pop in and encourage other members as we're able. I think you'll find this a very supportive and understanding community, ready to be there with you as much as we can. It bears saying again: You are NOT alone. Never feel alone...

To some extent, yes. I have no health insurance, so I use my university's counseling center. I have a great counselor, but only get to see him about once a month. I've tried numerous other counselors in the area and haven't found a good fit/affordable person, so I get by as best as I can. Wish I...

I'm really frustrated, disappointed, sad, and upset with myself and others right now. I'm currently in undergrad at a state university, working on my bachelor's in psychology. I've completed 4 years (have my associate's) and still have probably 2 years left to go. After undergrad, I want to go...

Ruby, my friend just got back from TK. She said it was excellent and that she's improved a lot and feels like a whole new person spiritually and mentally. She said it's a lot of hard work, but it's good. Meeting with therapist 3x/week and psychiatrist 1x/week, groups each day, homework, etc...

What poem is it? I love poems...I like writing them a lot too.

I know someone who is at Timberline Knolls right now...when she gets out, I can let you know what she thought of it.

I have been having some bad nights lately, waking up and feeling incredibly sick. Monday night I woke up at 130am...last night I woke up at 4am. Not fun. I hate waking up in the middle of the night and being sick.

Wow, I had no idea that other people didn't like using phones too! I'm fine using phones in office for work situations. But as soon as it comes to my own life, calling doctors, or counselors, or prospective employers, I freeze...I hate leaving voicemails. I'm really only comfortable talking to...

Firstly, I have been studying cults for over 3 years. I lived in one for over 12 years. I think that I probably have studied this more than you have, so don't judge what I say without having studied this out thoroughly for yourself. I never said anything about a group being a cult because of...

What workbook are you all talking about? Is it on Amazon or are you speaking generally about a type of book?

I just want to point out, if your professor's son was in Hare Krishna, he was actually in a cult...so perhaps the therapists were trying to, as best as they could, work on that...It's hard to avoid religion with Hare Krishna...and it is definitely a cult (which can be verified by Googling it)...

thread hijack: Wow! Anthony liked my post! Is this lame to be excited about the owner of the forum liking my post? Hmm...I don't care. I'm going to enjoy this moment regardless of its potential for lameness! haha. :) End of thread hijack

I agree completely with you. I won't take any meds. I don't need meds. In fact, I know of some studies proving that meds aren't effective long-term (Link Removed ). I think too many therapists out there want to throw pills at patients so that they don't have to do as much...so many of the meds...

I think you already know. She's not helping; she's not a good fit for you. I would resume shopping for a counselor. Difficult, but when you find the right fit, well worth it.

She should be fine with that. After all, the goal of therapy is for you to not need therapy...and going to every other week will increase your independence and help you to rely on yourself more. Probably will be tough at first, but you'll get through it!

My T, whom I have seen for 3 semesters, is a university counselor. That means both session limits & a three month break from June-Sept. I started seeing my T Feb 2011 and saw him through May 2011. Then, June, July, and August, I didn't see him at all. I saw him Sept '11-May '12. Again, limited...

Jasmine, what you said really clicked for me. You said that "PTSD sufferers are so used to trying to control their world that it creeps into therapy sessions too." I always try to control the session, or at least monitor everything that's going on instead of letting my T do more of the leading...

I wouldn't go back to a T who did that to you. That's unethical. I don't think the American Psychological Association would be happy about that...cancelling with such short notice, not contacting you himself, and not offering an appointment later that day, that's ridiculous. Hope you can find...

What health insurance do you have??? That's awesome! So far, when I have looked at insurance in WI, none of them actually offer mental health. You have to apply to get a rider--and you can only apply for that after you've been on the health insurance for a year, and then there's a waiting list...

Yay for the crazy-haired mad scientist! :) Now on to Friday! I get to see someone on Thursday morning at 9am...it will be interesting to see how that goes! And yes, definitely, we should PM. I'll send you a message!

Thanks for the update! I can't wait to hear how the other two go! :)

Haha, I quit therapy once with my T...only has happened once, but I could totally see it happening again and he and I joking about it. Sounds like your T is really nice...I love having jokes with my T. It makes it feel more real and genuine.