Stopped the councellor

Wow I think she's a REALLLLY good counselor, in fact give me her name and I'll see her myself, how many of these therapists resist any easy paycheck in order to train a patient how to be self-sufficient and develop the abilities to overcome anxiety & depression on their own? That is powerful, especially if she gives good counseling at the same time

Believe it or not, you HAVE the strength to overcome this anxiety on your own, try CBT! everyone on here praises it and for good reason, you'll reap a ton of benefits not just to overcome anxiety and depression but to develop a strong self esteem and good habits as well

forget these pill pushers, u have it in u, u just have to find urself!:)

This is certainly a debatable subject...We all have different opinions, and that is fine. I think that everyone has made some great points, so let's try to be respectful of each other:)

Agree, or not, if a member is encouraging and trying to help, let's remember that we are all in this together, and be considerate of everyone's feelings.

All opinions are valid here, and everyone is free to speak his/her mind (as long as it stays w/in the HW rules)

It is up to the individual to take or leave the advice of others, but we need to be kind in our responses.

Thanks to all!
Scaredy Cat

I think some of us need meds, and I would certainly find a different counselor. One who will work with you whether or not you are on medications. And that is something you can always change in the future when you see if they are helping you or not. Some people with severe anxiety do need meds. Same with depression.

Find a counselor that wants to work on improving your moods and your life. One who encourages you to move forward. Sometimes we have to go through a few to find the right one, just like with medications. So have patience. Try some meditation to help you or some deep breathing exercises. That can help in addition to meds or on it's own.

Are you seeing a psychiatrist? Or did you say you were waiting to see one? They are so good at determining if we need medications or not. If you can get one that will work with your counselor, that would be great. I have been told that I will always be on medications, but I still see a psychologist. Together they help.

I hope that you feel better soon and have some idea of what you would like to do. You can always tell your present counselor that you prefer to stay on medications and see if they will still work with you.

I wish for you the best.

Hugs, Karen

Sad & Angry,

I am so happy to hear that you are going to continue looking for a counselor and that you will be seeing a psychiatrist. The thing is if we get a bad counselor the first time, we think that they are all like that. I feel so bad for people who get a bad one the first time. They don't realize that there are good ones out there. They think that they are all the same. I would feel the same way. I have had a couple that I just didn't click with, and it made me afraid to try another one. But that happens. The best thing is that we do have choices and we can search until we find one that is right for us. So I am so happy that you aren't giving up.

It is so hard when we aren't feeling good. I truly hope that you are able to feel better. You should be having more good days than bad ones. I would keep advocating for myself as you are and keep a steady pace at trying to get better. There are bumps in the road, don't get me wrong, but as long as we are moving forward, we are making progress. One day at a time, keep your chin up.

Hugs, Karen

Having so much in your life going on is hard. Maybe try writing it all down will help. It kind of helps us to sort things out. Take things one at a time so that you don't get overwhelmed. Sometimes we just don't know where to turn. And then realize that we are really standing on solid ground. Keep up the fight, you are doing a good job.

Hugs, Karen

Have you ever practiced meditation? It really helps me when I can't sleep. It takes a lot of practice, but eventually you can learn to clear your mind. It is within you, the power that is, and you will find that the mind is so powerful. You just have to learn to control your thoughts. I know, easier said than done. It took me a long time. And there are still things that are hard to get off of my mind. Keep fighting S&A, you will get there. We will help you.
Hugs, Karen