Telehealth Appointments

[IronAngl]

So I had my first telehealth MH appointment recently, and it sucked. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I didn't like it. Maybe it's me..but especially on a bad day I feel like I want to be in the room with my therapist, not doing it by video. Just having that face to face interaction makes me feel better. Anyone else feel the same?

[Hidden]

Yes I agree. I had a telehealth appt. with my family doc and Inthought it was a waste of time. I dont like the phone, don’t enjoy face time but try to as the grandkids love it. I feel self conscious for some reason.

[PT81]

My first one wasn’t the greatest either. Definitely, like being in the same room. Anyway, the second time was better and using video was better than nothing. The hopeful thing, is the office is working on strategies to eventually have people back in their offices. I’m hopeful.

[Kaytee1981]

I hate it...do much so my mental health nurse has given up and asked to see me in person!!

I think last time we spoke for maybe 5-10mins and any questions she asked I pretty much replied with a 1 word answer. I mean it doesnt help weve been seeing each other nearly a year and she pretty much fed up of me so we go over the same conversations.

Anyway I don't think I'll go this week anyway, especially if she let's me know the outcome of DBT before, I've really done with it

[FMsocial]

Sorry to hear that it's not going so well for you. I have an online therapist (video) and she's great. She has helped me more than any therapist I've seen in person. She is very in tune with me and can even tell when I'm playing with a pen (which she doesn't like me to do). It is a good experience for me. I do use my desktop computer for this with a big monitor which might be a help. I wish you well and hope it goes better next time. Hopefully we will be able to see our providers in person again soon.