Sadness

[Southern_girl]

I need help, depression don't know what to do, I feel like I'm going crazy

[FindingTree]

What’s going on?

[Southern_girl in reply to FindingTree]

My dad passed away in February and all of a sudden, I'm breaking down. It's like trying to win the lottery to get in contact with a counselor or therapist. I've been going downhill for the last 2.5 days

[LoveBear in reply to Southern_girl]

I’m so sorry you’re having so much trouble finding a therapist... not sure what you can do - hoping someone on this group can provide some advice

[Southern_girl in reply to LoveBear]

I hope so too

[FindingTree in reply to Southern_girl]

Sorry to hear about your dad, I can’t imagine what your going through. And I’m in the same boat with my therapist, I can’t get an appointment till the end of next month. But I’m here if you ever wanna talk or vent. We’re all dealing with stuff but being there for each other can make things a little easier.

[Southern_girl in reply to FindingTree]

Thank you

[pandaeyes1 in reply to Southern_girl]

Oh I know that feeling. It seems like the system is intentionally trying to make it hard to find a decent match. And it’s already hard enough to even do the simplest task when we’re in a bad mindset. It truly becomes a monumental task. Hang in there! If you have close ones you trust, maybe ask them to help you call? It may seem trivial, but it can make a huge difference. Starting the process is almost always the hardest I think.

[mrbradyhimself]

Not alone

[Southern_girl in reply to mrbradyhimself]

Thank you

[red_door]

Have you tried online therapy while you wait for an in-person appointment? Talkspace or Betterhelp?

[Want2BHappy3]

I know how you feel , I feel so out of Control that I sometimes hit myself. I’m in therapy, I didn’t tell him that because he might have me committed? I’ve done that only a couple of times. I get So Frustrated. Look into counseling 🙏😷

[cctexan]

So sorry for your loss. Are you in uk or America? I know there are therapy apps like talkspace where you pay a flat fee per month and you get matched with a licensed therapist. If you don’t like them you can switch

It’s not that expensive especially if you are grieving so badly honey.

My own therapist told me about these for my mom who is going to wait til pandemic is over to go. Ugh. She’s a pistol my mom

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Hi Southern girl

First make an appointment with your doctor and tell him you are depressed!

From there they will do blood work to check your thyroids and harmones.

Meanwhile, while waiting on the results, the doctor will prescribed you some antidepressants and something for anxiety! I've been there, I have Imbalance chemicals in my brain that caused my depression. Meds help me live a normal life!

[sunandbutterfly]

So sorry to hear of what you have been experiencing. I am glad that you recognize the problem and are reaching out for help. If you would like, I know a phone number that you can call for an initial consultation with a licensed counselor? Then they can refer you to someone in your area. Here is a list of resources that may be helpful for you in the meantime :list.ly/list/1CE4-looking-u.... Please keep us posted with how you are doing.