On the way back??

[Gwen'sMom]

I am just so happy that I had to post. I am suffering from depression a great deal. I had an appointment to see a psychologist on September 27 (he is booked 2 1/2) months in advance) but my husband convinced me to call them to see if there were any sooner appointments and I now have one for tomorrow! I am hoping so badly that he can get into my head and help me figure things out. I also need my medication tweaked. Has anyone here ever been to a Pshcologist?
Also, I found a wonderful councillor that I am meeting with on Friday who is also a Pastor at our local Salvation Army. She also offers a depression and anxiety group that meets on Mondays which I have just signed up for. I am so happy that I finally may be on the road to recovery!

 

[Ruth~]

Yes, I have been to psychologists and found them helpful and kind. I hope your sessions go well for you. Good luck in your recovery. Bless you.
Ruth

 

[Akathist]

I am just so happy that I had to post. I am suffering from depression a great deal. I had an appointment to see a psychologist on September 27 (he is booked 2 1/2) months in advance) but my husband convinced me to call them to see if there were any sooner appointments and I now have one for tomorrow! I am hoping so badly that he can get into my head and help me figure things out. I also need my medication tweaked. Has anyone here ever been to a Pshcologist?
Also, I found a wonderful councillor that I am meeting with on Friday who is also a Pastor at our local Salvation Army. She also offers a depression and anxiety group that meets on Mondays which I have just signed up for. I am so happy that I finally may be on the road to recovery!

It can be confliciting to receive services from more than one therapist at a time. Be sure that you tell your psychologist about the work you are doing in the other group. It might be no big deal or it might be a conflict.

Remember that often in treatment one feels better at first, then sometimes feels a bit worse. That does not mean therapy is not working it could mean that it is in fact working by pushing some emotional buttons that need to be worked out. Stick with the therapy and talk through those times when they come up.

Please try to attend church weekly and stay in prayer and reading of the bible.

 

[PrairieGurl]

Just incase I didn't wish you a Happy B-day...

HAPPY BELATED
BIRTHDAY WISHES
GWENS'MOM
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Yes, I have been to a psycologist. It was quite a few years ago. I don't know if it's the same in the States, but here...the difference between a psychiatrist and a psycologist is that the psychiratrist can perscribe meds where a psycologist can not. I only mention this because you said you 'need your meds tweaked.

I think a depression and anxiety group would be great . Support is always encouraging in our road to 'recovery'.

s & s,
Wendy​

 

[Gwen'sMom]

Just incase I didn't wish you a Happy B-day...

HAPPY BELATED
BIRTHDAY WISHES
GWENS'MOM
​

Yes, I have been to a psycologist. It was quite a few years ago. I don't know if it's the same in the States, but here...the difference between a psychiatrist and a psycologist is that the psychiratrist can perscribe meds where a psycologist can not. I only mention this because you said you 'need your meds tweaked.

I think a depression and anxiety group would be great . Support is always encouraging in our road to 'recovery'.

s & s,
Wendy​

That's a good point that you brought up WantToBe. I will have to investigate whether a Psychologist in Canada can prescribe Meds.
Thanks to everyone for your support.

 

[Gwen'sMom]

Well, I had a good appointment. He took my history, adjusted my meds, suggested highly that I find a support group and to come back in two weeks. I have already found a Christian support group so I am going to make it, slowly but surely! I feel I have hope especially when he said "you will get well".
Encouraging eh?

 

[PrairieGurl]

Well, I had a good appointment. He took my history, adjusted my meds, suggested highly that I find a support group and to come back in two weeks. I have already found a Christian support group so I am going to make it, slowly but surely! I feel I have hope especially when he said "you will get well".
Encouraging eh?

To the good appointment! I am glad you have found a Christian support group
Slowly but surely! Yes...if you ever need to be reminded of this (as I do MANY times ) let me know

Yes hearing "you will get well" is encouraging!

Oh side note on the Pyschologist in Canada You are Canadian, hence you probably live in Canada With the Canadian flag and all on your posts I apologize for my Many times I truely wonder about myself.

s & s,
Wendy