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Hypothetical health/psychology related question
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:18 pm
Through all the bullshite and grabassery on this site, you can often get some great advice, so with that in mind, I hope I get at least a few of those on this thread. If someone decided they needed a little therapeutic help getting through a rough patch, and had never done that sort of thing, where would they start, and what kind of therapist should they see-psychiatrist, psychologist, LPC, what? And how would they go about finding one? Furthermore, assume this hypothetical person had never been sick a day in his life, and hasn't seen a doc of any kind in years, so getting a referral from his primary physician is out.
TIA, fellas
TIA, fellas
This post was edited on 9/7/15 at 5:10 pm
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Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:27 pm to Jim Rockford
Go see your pcp. Do you have insurance?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:30 pm to BRgetthenet
Sure, but I've never used it. I haven't been sick nor seen a doctor in several years. Not even sure the guy I saw then is still practicing.
ETA: Do I just go see a random internist and get him to refer me?
ETA: Do I just go see a random internist and get him to refer me?
This post was edited on 9/7/15 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:35 pm to Jim Rockford
if you are physically sick, go see your doc or get a new doc.
if its a mental thing, go see a psychiatrist and therapist.
if its a mental thing, go see a psychiatrist and therapist.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:38 pm to Jim Rockford
Beta blockers work better for men. Go to your general and try one out.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:40 pm to AUCE05
quote:
Beta blockers work better for men. Go to your general and try one out.
Agree with this. Whatever you do, don't let them put you on Effexor if you're having trouble with anxiety.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:40 pm to Jim Rockford
I would go to the pro that could issue meds, if needed
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:41 pm to AUCE05
I wish the OT could get a dose of Beta blockers
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:41 pm to geauxbrown
Or Paxil. Do people even take Paxil anymore?
Bad stuff. Mess you up.
Bad stuff. Mess you up.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:44 pm to Jim Rockford
Are you asking how to get some weed? If so, you don't need to go through a doc, just stop by your local college campus.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:48 pm to Jim Rockford
So this might be horrible advice if it dissuades you from getting help, but here it goes anyway. If you can afford to pay by cash, you should. Even if you have insurance. Insurance companies demand diagnoses, even if you do not fit into a perfect diagnositic condition. If you ever pay out of pocket, you can probably go diagnosis-free. (Can still run for office, might help with life insurance). If you're really needing help, then frick all of what I said and get your insurance to cover. And frick anyone who judges you.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:51 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:
what kind of therapist should they see-psychiatrist, psychologist, LPC, what?
The one your insurance covers
With BCBS mental health is a totally different policy that regular health
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:56 pm to Jim Rockford
I see my curse is starting to have an effect .
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:15 pm to Jim Rockford
Try talking with loved ones first....family, friends.
Any type of drug needs to be your last resort. This is coming from an ER RN, now NP that has seen way too many ppl go straight for and then rely on drugs to help them feel better, get through a rough patch.
I've seen WAY too much of that therapy not work and only lead to other problems. Many meds do help, but try other things first (non-medicinal).
Good luck
Any type of drug needs to be your last resort. This is coming from an ER RN, now NP that has seen way too many ppl go straight for and then rely on drugs to help them feel better, get through a rough patch.
I've seen WAY too much of that therapy not work and only lead to other problems. Many meds do help, but try other things first (non-medicinal).
Good luck
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:21 pm to Jim Rockford
Think long and hard before you make a move. I wouldn't put it on insurance right away
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:29 pm to Jim Rockford
Ignore 99% of the responses here. If you need help either make an appointment with a counselor in your area or through any family physician.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:31 pm to Jim Rockford
Consider a full medical eval to rule out obvious physical sources. Hypogonadism (low testosterone) and thyroid abnormalities can present with depression like symptoms/ mood changes. A good internest should be able to help sort things out.
If in do it yourself mood:
Focus on improving QUALITY and quantity of sleep (very undervalued)
Focus on improving your diet. Low carb, high protein, high fat diet (grass fed butter does wonders for your brain. Add it to your AM coffee and track your response...)
Add 2 to 3 days per week of short sessions of high intensity exercise (think of traditional cardio for what it it : chronic stress)
Add meditation ( headspace is a good intro app or YouTube Jacobsen progressive muscle relaxation to perform prior to bed)
If above fails or is not applicable, then sitting down with a psychologist would be reasonable (recommended provider would depend on the specific type of problem).
If in do it yourself mood:
Focus on improving QUALITY and quantity of sleep (very undervalued)
Focus on improving your diet. Low carb, high protein, high fat diet (grass fed butter does wonders for your brain. Add it to your AM coffee and track your response...)
Add 2 to 3 days per week of short sessions of high intensity exercise (think of traditional cardio for what it it : chronic stress)
Add meditation ( headspace is a good intro app or YouTube Jacobsen progressive muscle relaxation to perform prior to bed)
If above fails or is not applicable, then sitting down with a psychologist would be reasonable (recommended provider would depend on the specific type of problem).
This post was edited on 9/7/15 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:33 pm to ThinePreparedAni
just get a hooker
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:06 pm to Jim Rockford
Talk to your dad and if he isn't around then see your preacher. If those are out of the question a local bartender or try angieslist
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