Posted by LyndaK on January 30, 2003, at 2:55:06
In reply to Re: In the depths of depression--please help » LyndaK, posted by cubbybear on January 30, 2003, at 0:26:50
I'm going post a new thread inquiring about doctors who prescribe Parnate in L.A. and Phoenix, in case I'm faced with an urgent situation in getting a new script written.
Good idea. Wish I could help but I live in San Jose.
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> You could use the time that school's not in session to come out here and work with a therapist who has a better understanding of your condition and doesn't confuse depression with personal weakness AND who might be able to help you sort out some of the social issues that have caused so much grief.
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> That's a great idea but I doubt if I'd have the money to spare for even one private session. What is the going rate now for a one-on-one session (50 minutes) with a psychologist in California? Do you know?You have a good point. I had to quit seeing the psychologist that I was seeing for individual therapy because I couldn't afford him once he made the decision to not accept insurance anymore. His rate was $125.00 per session though he was willing to negotiate his fee a bit based on ability to pay -- but even the lower fee he offered was more than I felt comfortable paying out considering my husband is unemployed and I work part time. I stayed in group therapy (run by the same therapist) because it was more affordable - 180.00 per month. I have no idea how these fees compare to anyone else out there.
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> And maybe a visit with your Mom would be a good thing??
> I'm afraid I don't understand your tone here. Are you casting DOUBT on my seeing her or suggesting it? Please be honest and explain. (Although I presently feel distanced over her latest E-mail and tendency to get a bit hysterical, I can't imagine going out there and NOT seeing her in a million years.I'm so sorry if I offended you! The question marks were just an expression of my own uncertainty about what you meant in your last post. I didn't realize you made yearly trips out to see your mom anyways.
I'm a mom of two little boys (5 and 7) and I understand the "hysterical" thing. I thought I was a worrier before, but nothing compares to the kind of worry I feel when I'm worrying about my kids. When they're in pain, I feel it too. I'm not sure that changes all that much just because the kids grow up.
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> Thanks a million times for everything; if I didn't have this board and people like you, I don't know what I'd do. My pdoc has discouraged extra visits, I'm now feeling somewhat distanced from my Mom (common problem with families who don't understand what depression is like) and I have few friends here. So people like you and everyone else on the board can help sustain me at times like this.
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Glad you're able to find some comfort here.
I'll keep lookin' for ya!
Lynda
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