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The closest I've ever come is to speak to someone through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at work. The person at the end of the phone was a trained professional who could have referred me (confidentially) to a variety of other specialists if the need arose. For my particular situation nothing further was required other than some self-study through websites & brochures the EAP person sent to me.
It all made a difference for the better. If you're feeling troubled, I recommend seeking advice / help through whatever channels are available to you. For me it was a very positive experience but even if you find it made no difference whatsoever, at least you tried something.
It all made a difference for the better. If you're feeling troubled, I recommend seeking advice / help through whatever channels are available to you. For me it was a very positive experience but even if you find it made no difference whatsoever, at least you tried something.
Take Care Of Youself
1.) Depending on what mental illness you have and if you have more then one.
2.) Depending on whether your mental illness is clinical, cronic, minor, moderate or severe.
3.) Depending on how long you have had the mental illness (whether you have had it for some time and recently got diagnosed or it is something rather new and been recently diagnosed)
Based on those 3 factors and speaking with your doctor your doctor will know whether you will need to see someone and who it is that you need to see. If it’s a social worker, therapist, physiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist.
PM also if you would like much more information and take care.
Annessa
xoxo
Same as myself, yes to both.yychobbyist said:Yes to both questions. pm if you want details.
1.) Depending on what mental illness you have and if you have more then one.
2.) Depending on whether your mental illness is clinical, cronic, minor, moderate or severe.
3.) Depending on how long you have had the mental illness (whether you have had it for some time and recently got diagnosed or it is something rather new and been recently diagnosed)
Based on those 3 factors and speaking with your doctor your doctor will know whether you will need to see someone and who it is that you need to see. If it’s a social worker, therapist, physiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist.
PM also if you would like much more information and take care.
Annessa
xoxo
Most people are physchotic in one way or another. The difference between sanity and isanity is how you deal with it.
Not everyone who sees a shrink is mentally ill. Some times we all need adjustments.
The biggest problem is that we see using any kind of mental health help as taboo. Everyone should get the help they need, you wouldn't walk around with a broken leg without seeking medical help.
Why walk around with a broken id ?
The biggest problem is that we see using any kind of mental health help as taboo. Everyone should get the help they need, you wouldn't walk around with a broken leg without seeking medical help.
Why walk around with a broken id ?
You are so tight you couldn't spot a tongue in cheek remark if it hits you in the face.bbking said:This is the kind of BS comment that keeps people from seeking help. Mental illness has absolutely nothing to do with self-control. Keep it up Lange, it seems every so often you prove that you have a red neck.
bbk
You are smart enough to know the differnce between a physchosis and a mental illness or?
The all knowing and allmighty BBK. How does it feel to have to live with so many stupid people around you? It must be lonely being so smart and having figured out everybody else.bbking said:You know what smart ass - it seems that you get caught on these so called tongue in cheek remarks a lot - or is it really your poor attempt at a defense to an absolutely stupid and callous remark. No I think it is what it appeared at first another typical Lange dumb ass comment. There was no call for the comment you made - in jest or otherwise.
bbk
I am honoured that you came down from Mount Olympus to humble me with your pointed and well thought out comments.
Another vintage BBK post. I got a little bored here, not many can live up to your standard of entertainment.
Many people seem to believe that someone goes to see a psychiatrist to have something "fixed", be it a mental disorder or simply to cope better with life. Of course, if one is mentally ill then seeing some kind of therapist is important.
There is, IMO, great value in seeing a professional simply to learn more about oneself. I have been going to health professionals for years, without thinking I have anything wrong with me. (Other may disagree!)
If I don't understand myself, then how on earth can I understand anyone else?
There is, IMO, great value in seeing a professional simply to learn more about oneself. I have been going to health professionals for years, without thinking I have anything wrong with me. (Other may disagree!)
If I don't understand myself, then how on earth can I understand anyone else?
i don't think i have a mental illness. i just feel i need some guidance to get things back on track and sort some feelings out. right now my messed up emotions are having a big impact on my life and causing me stress. i feel if i don't get things under control, i will be messing up alot of things i have worked really hard for.
There is a difference:
Note: People often confuse psychiatrists with psychologists. A psychiatrist is first and foremost a physician. As such he is an expert on the underlying physical causes of mental diseases, such as psychoses (which are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain), which he treats using mostly physiological and chemical means (such as drugs). A psychologist, on the other hand, is a student of the mind. A psychologist may provide counseling and psychotherapy to persons who have psychological problems that are not caused by physiological pathology. Or, a psychologist may advise a company on how to adjust their working environment to keep their employees happy, something that is totally unrelated to a mental disease.
Sorry, I got those two mixed up.
Going back to the original point. There is a difference between being treated for mental illness on the basis of a physical problem or being treated for a behavourial issues.
It is obvious that there is two very different approaches.
Note: People often confuse psychiatrists with psychologists. A psychiatrist is first and foremost a physician. As such he is an expert on the underlying physical causes of mental diseases, such as psychoses (which are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain), which he treats using mostly physiological and chemical means (such as drugs). A psychologist, on the other hand, is a student of the mind. A psychologist may provide counseling and psychotherapy to persons who have psychological problems that are not caused by physiological pathology. Or, a psychologist may advise a company on how to adjust their working environment to keep their employees happy, something that is totally unrelated to a mental disease.
Sorry, I got those two mixed up.
Going back to the original point. There is a difference between being treated for mental illness on the basis of a physical problem or being treated for a behavourial issues.
It is obvious that there is two very different approaches.
sheik,
lol....that sems pretty reasonable, $5 a song.
i don't want to go my my friends with everything becasuse there is stuff i don't want them to know, plus i don't want people to see me as weak. i finally did open up to my parents with alot of it and i think they just don't know what they can do to help. they agreed i should seek some sort of conselling.
lol....that sems pretty reasonable, $5 a song.
i don't want to go my my friends with everything becasuse there is stuff i don't want them to know, plus i don't want people to see me as weak. i finally did open up to my parents with alot of it and i think they just don't know what they can do to help. they agreed i should seek some sort of conselling.
My company pays for the cost of seeing a psychiatrist for employees who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
kat19
Make sure you pick the psychiatrist/therapist who is right for you. Do plenty of research on the kind of approach they take. Some love to simply put you on medication to mask your symptoms (if you have any), whereas others are more interested in understanding why you have these symptoms.
What school of psychology the therapist belongs to can be important. Most psychiatrists are Freudian. I prefer the Jungian approach, but that's just me. It's not necessary to read whole volumes by Freud, Jung and/or Adler to understand the basic approach. You can get a better idea by reading popular expositions of their work.
Make sure you pick the psychiatrist/therapist who is right for you. Do plenty of research on the kind of approach they take. Some love to simply put you on medication to mask your symptoms (if you have any), whereas others are more interested in understanding why you have these symptoms.
What school of psychology the therapist belongs to can be important. Most psychiatrists are Freudian. I prefer the Jungian approach, but that's just me. It's not necessary to read whole volumes by Freud, Jung and/or Adler to understand the basic approach. You can get a better idea by reading popular expositions of their work.
G
Gord's Bro
You've got find an option that works for you. While waiting for a professional referal, one choice might be to phone one of several distress centres.
They aren't professional but they offer a non-judgemental approach - sort of like feeding back your own feedback.
Numbers are in front of phone book or, in an emergency, just ask the operator to connect you with a centre.
PM me if you have any questions.
G's B.
They aren't professional but they offer a non-judgemental approach - sort of like feeding back your own feedback.
Numbers are in front of phone book or, in an emergency, just ask the operator to connect you with a centre.
PM me if you have any questions.
G's B.
IMO this is not a good approach. While professional education does not guarantee good service, you do want someone who knows what they are doing. Otherwise, you might just as well get advice from your granny! (Not a bad option really.)Gord's Bro said:You've got find an option that works for you. While waiting for a professional referal, one choice might be to phone one of several distress centres.
They aren't professional but they offer a non-judgemental approach - sort of like feeding back your own feedback.
Numbers are in front of phone book or, in an emergency, just ask the operator to connect you with a centre.
PM me if you have any questions.
G's B.
G
Gord's Bro
Sorry, banshie. Wasn't offering this as a solution but more of a interm measure just to talk to someone who will listern. An effective DC volunteer won't over advice.banshie said:IMO this is not a good approach. While professional education does not guarantee good service, you do want someone who knows what they are doing. Otherwise, you might just as well get advice from your granny! (Not a bad option really.)
All they're really doing is listening and, at three in the morning when it might not be a good idea to call granny. But yes, they don't replace professional help.
If you want to talk I'm hear to listen
I thought for too many years that I could sort out my 'stuff' and my emotions as well cause I was a strong person that could deal with anything that was thrown my way in this lifetime. And I thought I was doing a pretty good job at it until 7 years later I woke up one day and all that stuff and emotions went into attack mode that I needed to bring myself to an ER because I had no idea what the hell was happening to me but I thought and felt like I was losing my mind and it was terrifing.
That's when I realized that I couldn't do this on my own and I needed someone to help guide me through all the things (past and present) that I was going through.
The 2nd best decision I ever made in my life was seeking help and taking the advice of the head psychologist at the hospital, so for the last year I have been seeing a psychotherapist (they are the only medical doctors that use CBT as treatment) it's been a tough year and I still have much work to do but once you get on that path your half-way there.
I won't say ATM what the 1st best decision I ever made in my life was because it was the biggest selfless act I have ever done. Although it's left a huge void in my heart and soul that I know will never be filled but I knew that I had to do this regardless of the cross I bare on my back everyday.
Again, if you want to talk, feel free to PM me.
Annessa
xoxo
Kat, nobody that seeks help is weak, they are never weak so take that thought out of your mind and throw it away, it serves no purpose.kat19 said:sheik,
lol....that sems pretty reasonable, $5 a song.
i don't want to go my my friends with everything becasuse there is stuff i don't want them to know, plus i don't want people to see me as weak. i finally did open up to my parents with alot of it and i think they just don't know what they can do to help. they agreed i should seek some sort of conselling.
I thought for too many years that I could sort out my 'stuff' and my emotions as well cause I was a strong person that could deal with anything that was thrown my way in this lifetime. And I thought I was doing a pretty good job at it until 7 years later I woke up one day and all that stuff and emotions went into attack mode that I needed to bring myself to an ER because I had no idea what the hell was happening to me but I thought and felt like I was losing my mind and it was terrifing.
That's when I realized that I couldn't do this on my own and I needed someone to help guide me through all the things (past and present) that I was going through.
The 2nd best decision I ever made in my life was seeking help and taking the advice of the head psychologist at the hospital, so for the last year I have been seeing a psychotherapist (they are the only medical doctors that use CBT as treatment) it's been a tough year and I still have much work to do but once you get on that path your half-way there.
I won't say ATM what the 1st best decision I ever made in my life was because it was the biggest selfless act I have ever done. Although it's left a huge void in my heart and soul that I know will never be filled but I knew that I had to do this regardless of the cross I bare on my back everyday.
Again, if you want to talk, feel free to PM me.
Annessa
xoxo
True, but unfortunately my friends had their own share of problems. Lacked the time for the referral process but stumble onto different kind of Professionals who listened to my problems, helped me got past the difficult period. Wouldn't recommend to others, I was lucky to come across these 2 superb individuals.Sheik said:...sometimes all it takes is a good friend to listen and let you vent out your frustrations...
Psychiatrists are covered under OHIP, but psychologists are not. A lot of insurance plans do have some coverage for psychologists.drlove said:My company pays for the cost of seeing a psychiatrist for employees who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
I saw a psychologist for the first time over 10 years ago when my ex and I separated. It took a while for me to get used to opening up, but once I got used to it, it was liking confiding in a friend who gave good advice on how to look at and deal with certain issues and also to help me understand why I feel and react to certain situations the way I do.
I now see him on an as-needed basis, which is maybe every year or two when things start getting to tough to handle. It's nice to know he there when I need him.
