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georgiapea
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Post by georgiapea on Jul 23, 2014 19:42:57 GMT
That's something I hadn't realized was available.
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Post by joyfromny on Jul 23, 2014 20:08:47 GMT
Neither have I.
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Post by elaine on Jul 23, 2014 20:13:06 GMT
Skype? Or simply typing?
Most therapists have evening hours so that people can go after work.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jul 23, 2014 20:16:08 GMT
Some therapists even have weekend hours.
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Post by shevy on Jul 23, 2014 20:16:24 GMT
I wouldn't recommend the chat room type counseling unless you've got an established relationship with the counselor. Skype is much better if you think you can't fit it in. But most counseling agencies have evening hours to 9pm and weekend hours also.
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silverdaisy
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Post by silverdaisy on Jul 23, 2014 20:31:57 GMT
Plus, I'm kinda scared to go to one. I don't know if I really even need to go to one. My husband tells me to go to one. And my Dr. has recommend that I go to one to deal with my PMDD. I feel like an emotional disaster at certain times of the month. I take meds for it but doesn't help 100% I can feel my hormones when they change. I'm so tired of being a girl sometimes...
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Post by aljack on Jul 23, 2014 20:48:43 GMT
Not sure. It reminds me of the show, Web Therapy with Lisa. Kudrow.
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Post by elaine on Jul 23, 2014 21:12:23 GMT
Plus, I'm kinda scared to go to one. I don't know if I really even need to go to one. My husband tells me to go to one. And my Dr. has recommend that I go to one to deal with my PMDD. I feel like an emotional disaster at certain times of the month. I take meds for it but doesn't help 100% I can feel my hormones when they change. I'm so tired of being a girl sometimes... If your husband and your doctor recommend it, I'd give it a try. There is nothing to be scared about! It is a therapist's job to make you feel comfortable at your first appointment. Given you are somewhat hesitant, I'd definitely say you should pursue in-person counseling. It will be too easy to blow off/not take seriously computer counseling. |
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Post by meridon on Jul 24, 2014 0:25:15 GMT
I haven't tried it personally, but in our monthly benefits newsletter email we get from HR they had an article that our EAP now offered counseling via telephone in addition to in person. If you have mental health (EAP) benefits at work you might check with your HR and see if they have something similar. I think the name of the company is American Behavioral.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 24, 2014 0:47:04 GMT
Plus, I'm kinda scared to go to one. I don't know if I really even need to go to one. My husband tells me to go to one. And my Dr. has recommend that I go to one to deal with my PMDD. I feel like an emotional disaster at certain times of the month. I take meds for it but doesn't help 100% I can feel my hormones when they change. I'm so tired of being a girl sometimes... Don't be scared! I would ask your doctor if they have a matching service of any kind. My clinic employs a woman whose job is just that: you come in, talk to her first about your issues and why you think you need a counselor, and she makes a recommendation for who she thinks you should see. And if you go to one and you don't like him/her, try someone else-- you don't have to stay if you're not comfortable. It also doesn't have to be a lifetime commitment or anything. My physician made me go see one before she'd write me a prescription for anti-anxiety meds. So I did that to fulfill my end of the bargain, but didn't really think I needed regular sessions, and neither did she. I think I saw her maybe three more times. |
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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 24, 2014 0:50:12 GMT
I'm actually starting online counseling next week. This is a therapist in Chicago that two of my friends currently see. It's done through Skype and it's a set time each week just as if we were going to her office. I have absolutely zero time to drive somewhere, spend an hour and them drive home and I really have some guilt issues to work through.
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