Experiences with

Psychotherapy

Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I am in my late 40s and have hated my birthday since around age 12 or 13. But that feeling has gotten even more intense over the years. Getting older is only a very small part of the problem. I can't really think of one particular sad or traumatic experience

Hi, all. Thanks for this forum. I’ve been on a year-long journey of self-discovery after my sister and nephew were diagnosed with ADHD. Like many, I thought ADHD meant bouncy elementary school boys. When I finally stumbled on a list of adult female inattentive/combined-type symptoms, I broke down and

I know that sexual intrusive thoughts are actually quite common especially among people who have OCD. I have had them in the past before my thoughts and OCD started to have a bigger impact on my life, and now three weeks into being diagnosed with OCD and finding a new therapist I feel like I have made

Ashwagandha any thoughts about it? Our daughter is in Vyvanse for her ADHD and has done really well. She was also on Zoloft for a short period but developed ticks so she is off and not on and meds for her anxiety. Our daughter is high functioning. We are now and currently looking at other options as

This has been such a beautiful experience for Mom. She is so relaxed … hands, arms, shoulders, legs, and her most favorite is her scalp. In-home therapist is just what she needed.

Married for 30 + years to a nice, confident, socially adept woman. We decided on a move during Covid, there were problems, and she has developed severe anxiety and depression.* Questions, 1. When she develops episodes of severe anxiety, how do I address it, when she spouts irrational things such

Hi friends! It's been a little while since I've posted, and I'm happy to report that things are still going very well. My boyfriend and I are getting along great, my new job is still one of the best things that's ever happened to me, and my mental health continues to improve each day. I think I can actually

Yesterday terrible, horrible neurologist appointment, to the point husband exploded 3mins 10seconds, any longer neurologist would of been dragged over table. Why; Arrogant Horrible Text Book Neurologist could not understand why my husband was not in vegetative state, blatantly stated: the past 19months

I’ve had lots of problems my whole life and recently went through some big life changes. I moved out for college and am in a new environment. It’s a safe and healthy place for me but all the sudden my anxiety and panic attacks get super bad. I have I trust I’ve thoughts of self harm or harming others

New here, but am looking for advice---I have been searching the internet for an ADHD coach. I already see a therapist weekly for my depression and anxiety (and really my undiagnosed-until-about-a- month-ago ADHD) and plan to continue, so I am really looking more for like a life coach sort of vibe who

Hours spent obsessing over various parts of the body followed by time consuming compulsive behaviors. Sounds like OCD, doesn’t it? Sure. But it’s not. Although there are clearly many similarities between OCD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), the two are in fact quite different and treatment needs to

I just turned 60 uugh.i have been affected badly with panic attacks/anger/depression for 24 years.after 7 years of weekly therapy my doctor said he had taken me as far as he could and that he would no longer be of service to me.i didnt go back into the mental health scene until 2011.i talk with my psychiatrist

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I'm new here so sorry if this is the wrong spot. After years of persistent effort, I was finally going to get in contact with a psychologist about receiving adhd treatment. Right then I got a text from my therapist that I've been dropped by my insurance and my last month's sessions are uncovered. As

Having been diagnosed as an adult resulting from my children's diagnoses, I am discovering that my ADHD impacts my communication skills within my marriage. This difficulty is creating much stress in the relationship. I know that it "takes two to tango", but I want to give my best effort to do my part

Okay so I’m a 21 year old male, I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety through most of my life and it has basically ruined my adolescence. I’ve only gotten therapy recently this year and have been on antidepressants and currently on my 5th ketamine treatment. But I am just as depressed and suicidal as

As someone who struggles with my breathing at rest for unknown reasons in the presence of mild COPD I have been on a lifelong search for help. I recently made the connection between my malady, OCD and the benefits of CBT. This is a free series of YouTube videos by a CBT Therapist and author Katie D'Ath

hi everyone - I suffer from APS and I'm currently being tested for lupus. These past few months have been tough so I decided to interrupt my studies for a bit to focus on my health. I was wondering if anyone has tried to "assemble" a health team for themselves to work on their physical, emotional, and

Can anyone recommend a trigger point therapist in the east London/Essex area?

Wow I guess I’m certainly not alone with this problem! Thanks everyone for all the useful tips and information. My sister who is a retired occupational therapist, always told her patients to “pace yourself”, advice probably useful in this situation when dealing with technology.