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I am so frustrated with therapy or maybe just the therapists I have seen. I learned that a few yrs back when my issue weren't really just anxiety it was more trauma related that was neglected for many yrs. They were aware of the trauma just ignored it. So I vet the hell out of prospective...

I had some questions about EMDR. I have read it works really well for some people. I would love to have freedom from the trauma that has held me prisoner for yrs. Things I don't get and maybe you all can fill in the gaps for me to help me understand. 1) Does it help with self esteem ? My...

I am again seeking therapy for my complex trauma. The trauma has caused other issues I battle daily such as pretty intense dissociation, eating disorder (anorexic), social anxiety and agoraphobia. I am seeing a new therapist who is aware of all above. We have had 4 appt's all together. Last...

*funny in third paragraph meant money smh lol

I talked to Medicare last week about the ACA. They said it was against the law to purchase a ACA plan while on medicare. You would have to disenroll completely (parts a/b/c/d) in order to get it. They also said once you disenroll you would have to pay back all Social Security benefits. So...

Well that was quick. The therapist I met with last week called to say she wasn't trained to help with complex trauma. Really disappointed bc I waited 3 months for this but at same time am very happy she was honest and up front and not drop me like my other did in Oct - and that wasn't bc she...

When I go back next month I will ask what all her training is. I need this to be a good fit. Insurance makes it not that easy :(

I don't know how much EMDR training she has. I know I need to ask these questions next time. I wanted to ask yesterday but it was about getting my info together. I need to know for certain she is skilled in trauma to prevent re-traumatizing me like last therapist did..I get I am a challenge...

After a 3 month wait I finally get in to see new T. She does EMDR so I figured she is skilled in trauma. However after initial intake she seemed overwhelmed and I told her the easy stuff. It was clear in her body language and she looked at me and kept saying wow and my my.... Made me feel bad...

Yes. Background very traumatic childhood. 2001 - I applied for Social security. Granted disability and approved for SSDI and Medicare. Back then I was thinking ok now I can get better. I was hopeful 2001-2009 - I could only afford to see a pdoc because the copays(50%) to the therapist were...

Mine is a huge trigger for me. My main abuser (mom) I found passed away day b4 my birthday. She was 46. 20 yrs later and next week I am now turning 46.

The therapist I had set up went out on medical leave. I am banging my head trying to find someone who knows how to treat complex trauma. I don't think a regular ptsd therapist can help as I read these are two very different treatments. There are no medicare providers near me. I reached out to...

I finally cleared up the Medicaid issue today. What sucks is I did find another therapist earliest appt is mid February :(

I am beyond infuriated right now. I am disabled with SSDI and my only insurance is Medicare. Three weeks ago I learned I had Medicaid as my secondary insurance according to Medicare. Long story short I don't have Medicaid (state made an error) and been trying to resolve this on a state and...

I called the place that runs and funds the phone line. I feel like I got no where with them. The supervisor said the worker didn't understand the term "isolated" I was like that is why people call that line the foundation of what it stands for. The supervisor passed the buck. Whatever just...

I tried reaching out to a warmline ( its a peer mental health support phone line) because I am hitting an anniversary of something triggering. The woman I spoke to from the line was beyond rude. She told me isolation is my fault and not a crisis and that I choose to isolate..... (GRRRR) I told...

6 years of isolation is a long time. Each and everyday its empty and there is no meaning. It feels like I am dying everyday a little more inside. I lack purpose and meaning. Like I said the nature of my trauma and the isolation is triggering as hell. I spent many years locked away from the...

From the two places I called I didn't meet criteria. I really wish my therapist would make a referral somewhere bc like I said I am struggling badly each and everyday. I don't know either if she is trained specially for the trauma. We did something called chair work - where I could be my little...

The max stay is 2 weeks on Medicare. My weight now I wouldnt fit criteria for it now. Sucks because there is a day program here for ed's but they don't take medicare they take Medicaid. I cant get medicaid bc my income through SSDi which frustrates me I worked for many yrs and medicare has...

I seriously thought of doing something like that. Then changed my mind. That they wouldn't take me serious. ED what does that mean? eating disorder bc I do have one it's sort of in a remission but even with that I couldnt get help either. Nothing in my state - I had to go to another state a few...

I left all those therapists who said that. that is straight up some BS

Unfortunately this isolation has been ongoing for the past 6 yrs. Hope is kinda out the window at this point and I'm holding on by a string. I hope being online helps idk I need something to make me feel alive...

Hi I am 45 and been disabled due to my mental illness for 17yrs now. I am frustrated of the lack of treatment I have received due to my shitty insurance Medicare. All the doctors/therapists I saw during that time never wanted to hear about the trauma. I was told to forget and let it go. I...