Why is it that some people are reluctant to seek therapy for mental health issues (even when they know that something is wrong, in some cases)? is it fear? denial? How do you help when you know somebody needs to go to a psychologist but they don't want to?
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Accepting the fact something is wrong is half the battle. Personally I think trust is another huge issue. Once trust is gone then a lot of people think they can fix the disorder by themselves and end up making it worse.
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Tell you therapist and your psychiatrist. Make sure they both know you took medication previously but that you think you needed a stronger dose. If you don't tell them what's going on, they can't help you.
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You can't "get rid" of a mental disorder.  You can maintain it with appropriate medications but it will never just go away, sorry to say.
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Medicines and therapy go hand-in-hand.  You have to really want to get better, Amber.  The therapists give you the tools so that you don't dwell on things until you want to die.  Then you have to put them into action yourself.  Then you said you tried to kill yourself once, then you said you never have thoughts of hurting yourself?  A LOT of people are addicted to misery.  It's true.  If you've felt this way for years, in a strange way it's comforting to just stay in the negative.  Only you can stop that.
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people who say that are hurting but are either afraid to kill themselves are hoping life will get better but don't know how. If you can please try to get help for him .
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i personally have panic disorder. i've been told...get help from a mental health professional first and possibly medication. i've tried the medication, but i'm not one for pills. and honestly, talking to someone...doesn't make it go away! i've had to teach myself relaxation techniques. first and foremost, i repeat to myself over and over, "i'm okay, i'm fine, i'm not hurt, and this too shall pass". but it has affected me in everyday life, even when i'm not having an attack. truly it is all about your mind set. changing your way of thinking, and that can be the hardest part. i haven't found a concrete solution, i just take it day by day.
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I am a psychologist - we need more people like you!  Mental health is always the last thing that is funded because there is still a stigma associated with it.  Go to APA.org.  That's the website for the American Psychological Association.  They will have plenty of info for you.  Also, just FYI, you can apply for Medicaid for your daughter to help cover her treatment.  Also, if you have a community mental health center near you, try that option.  She can get services for little or no cost through that type of agency.
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Seeing a therapist is a way of sorting your thoughts and feelings so that you can work out coping strategies. I have seen three different therapists and although none were that successful, they all helped in some way. Think of them as a prop that is good to lean on but not permanent.
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I know your pain so much.  I live it.  Trust me.  It's really hard to make that first step.  It took me several years.  I went to a counselor, but she didn't help at all.  So now I'm going to sit here and wait a whole month to see a psychiatrist.  I don't feel like a person anymore, just a lifeless being.  Please, get help.  You know you need it as much as I know I need it.
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All communities have free or low cost mental health services for people with no resources. Please call your local Mental Health Clinic and ask. There's nothing to be ashamed of and tell them how bad it is. don't sugar coat it or they  will put you off because there is always someone out there in worse shape. Don't be the hero...be the wreck that you are and don't hold back. Cry or beg or whatever it takes to get the help you need. Other people get it so, you can too! You really have to tell them the worst to get them to react and I'm not kidding. It's sad but true. I know, my daughter is in the field. The squeeky wheel gets the grease. Always. So, get squeaky! I wish you luck and pray for help and you are going to make the call and be in the terrible shape that you are in and maybe even worse tommorrow ok? ok.
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Do you also talk to a therapist????  If not, I think sometimes people get depressed and take meds and think it is supposed to make thier lives better but it doesn't medicine will not make every day upset and stress go away...  try getting a massage from a massage therapist... sometimes that gets the body systems going and makes people feel not only mentally better but physically as well.
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Frist of all, asking for help is a sign of your personal fortitude.  It takes a lot of courage to even consider the possibility of needing, much more accepting, help.  \n\nIn your case, if you even suspect that you need help, please consult with a mental health professional as soon as possible.  \n\nRegardless of which mental health professional - a primary physician (MD, PCP), psychiatrist (MD), psychologist (PhD), or Qualified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (QMHNP), or licensed mental health counselor (MA, MS, LCSW), etc. - seek help and be an active participant in your treatment plan.  \n\nContinue to nurture yourself, little mama kat 23 - spiritually and physically!  Peace & Good Health to You.
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I'm going to start by saying, I'm biased. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. But, I chose to pursue my degree and entered mental health because I wanted to help other people. Considering the amount of schooling I have done, I don't make nearly enough money - if I wanted money, I could have become a psychiatrist (medical doctor) - but I don't believe that medication is always the answer, so I became a psychologist.\n\nIn general, I would say most mental health workers genuinely want to help others. Some are naturally better at it than others, others have worked their butts off and become good at it. I have met some professionals who just plain suck. They are burned out or incompetent. But, that's in every profession.   \n\nIf you go for help, don't feel that you HAVE to stick with the first person you are assigned to/pick. The therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in getting better. If you don't feel comfortable with the therapist, talk about it with him/her. If you still don't feel comfortable, find someone else. If you don't feel the person cares about you, move on. Chances are, the next professional will be better.
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Media and peoples reactions to something they do not know about. My mum has manic depression. She is completely normal, yet has "actively" had it four times in her life-just under severe pressure. Childbirth, my dad had cancer and her degree. She still takes tablets just in case but she is a completely normal person. Yet, she does not tell anyone she doesnt have to as a hell of a lot of people think she's "mental" and will become violent. Its like aids in small kids. So many people are scared to touch them be around others with aids because they do not know about the disease. People have no concept of mental illness, well a lot of people so the only information they get is from films or media. If more information was taught in schools or films more accurate it could cause people to react in a better way and so not so much stigma was associated with mental health problems
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I think doctors are suppose to use the medication to help a person function, but not in lieu of counseling.  \n\nTo get to the root of a problem may take a long time and most people don't have the option of staying out of work or being their for their family for long.   Depression is misunderstood by most to be an illness.  If a person has cancer or a problem with an organ, they would be encouraged to take time off to be treated and recuperate.  \n\nHowever with depression people just expect the person to just snap out of it.  As a result,  people have ot jump back into their rountines even if they haven't been treated for the underlying problem.
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You can contact your local mental health clinic.  They should be able to help you.   Thanks for trying to get help!
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This could actually be an illness and they need psychological help.  I have had problems in the past with worrying and it was anxiety that needed treatment.  Stress can hurt a person physically.