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Posted 7/17/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
So I have seen a psych nurse practitioner that I have seen 2 times says she thinks I need to check into the hospital for my mdd & GA because she said she doesn't think I can afford the cost of seeing a psych as much as I need to since I do not have insurance. She also said that my house is to hectic, we have a dog that is high maintenance and stressful (she said I need to get rid of him) 2 children, boyfriend is gone a lot because of work, my sister lives with us though and helps with the children etc My boyfriend of 8 years said she does not want to have someone who pays a reduced price. Going to her today did not help at all. I felt better before.. She says that I could have ptsd, ocd, depression & gad. She upped my Escitalopram to 10mgs. Scared of more side effects. Confused cry
Posted 7/17/2013 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
You do what you feel you need to do. If you feel you need to get away and get some extra help, go. If you aren't comfortable with it, then don't. Try not to worry about the side effects. Since you are already on the medication, if you have any, they will probably be mild.

Try not to stress. Your boyfriend might be right, but it is her job to see you, reduced price or not. If she isn't helping you, find somebody who will. She might be pushing you off on somebody else, that means she isn't a very good counselor if that is the case. Don't let things stress you or make you anxious. Practice breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. Called smelling the roses and blowing out the candles. Think about this, and then do what is right for you.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/17/2013 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
She said that cps could be called on me for letting my kids stay up so late, that I'm not looking out for there best interest. I was just trying to spend time with them when I felt better, which is at night. We have a good home life. I am just going thru depression and GAD. I'm trying to get better, this is my 3rd time going thru this. I do not have insurance
Posted 7/18/2013 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
How late do you keep the kids up? How did she find out that they were staying up late (if they are)? If you are feeling bad, a hospital stay might stabilize you, if that is what you need. Even if you don't have insurance, you can always make payments. Either that or they wont take you. Think about what you need to make you feel better. Forget everybody else for a minute and think about your health. I hope things work out for you. It is nice to know that there is an option of going if you need. Take care, get some rest.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/18/2013 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
I was talking to her as my therapist and told her at this time since I feel better at night and its summer we tend to stay up later at night so I can spend time with them. They are 13.5 and 6. Since when is it against the law to let your kids stay up late. Like 1:30 2. Yes its not the best but for some reason my mdd and gad is worse during the day then evening and night.

The way I am going to look at is; she does not know me or how our home life is. She is judging me at a very hard time in my life and is suppose to be helpful, not give me more to worry about. There father and aunt both live here and we all watch over the kids since I am going thru a hard time.

I do not think going into the hospital is going to help. Plus unless I went a state funded hospital the others down here in SC with out any insurance are a week stay at longest.

I thought therapist are suppose to help.
Posted 7/18/2013 6:46 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's time to change therapists. In my opinion she's broken trust and its going to be hard to trust her with information again.

The decision to go into the hospital is yours to make. Do you feel that you'd benefit from it? It's up to you because no one else knows your mind and body.

Don't let a bad experience scare you away from therapy. I had a similar experience and am very happy with my new therapist.
Posted 7/18/2013 7:52 AM (GMT 0)
Karen and AV are correct. Going to the hospital is your decision and finding and another therapist, although a daunting tasking sounds like a good idea.

Peace
Trina
Posted 7/18/2013 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
To wantobemeagain ...

   Maybe I'm misinterpreting this but - is the pych nurse practitioner functioning as a psychologist? Whether or not - whoever gave you the diagnosis ... sounded more like misguided orders!!! A counselor full of criticism - I think - is a counselor worth replacing!

   I once used a counselor for a substantial period of time, when many things were going wrong in my life. I found, thru the local township, a group of psycologists that worked on a sliding fee scale. It was not going to be covered by my insurance at the time, and I guess I got lucky! I found a very good Psycologist with a doctorates degree (and with a similar family background as mine) ... and because of the sliding fee and having a bad business year (the prior year), her fees were about 30% of what they should have been. 

   She helped a great deal ... and without using any criticism. I went to her because of depression and confusion - and being very lonely. She helped me to understand how important communications of feelings are - even if only to yourself at times. She got me out of my general feelings of guilt (from long ago by momma) ... and she helped guide me to how important a social life is (at a time when I was burying myself).

   So ....... a good counselor is a great start.

   My one and only experience with a nurse practioner is current - and thru my Oncologists office. I have nothing but high regard and respect for how she handles herself and her patients. But ... I still wouldn't go to her exclusively for my cancer treatment advice.

Please ... keep looking for a counselor, therapist or whatever title might be used, as long as the person is qualified ... listens wells and cristizes little.

Best wishes 

    

Posted 7/19/2013 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Very good advice. Thank you
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