Today, I took a major step...
I called a mental health center, to ask about counseling. (This is MAJOR progress for me, I HATE doctors appointments of any kind, and put them off as long as humanly possible.) I've watched lately how my mental health issues have really changed how I live my life, and I'm ready to see if therapy could help. I feel like my mental health is affecting me in so many ways...
But the most devestating of all? I feel like they keep me from really having the full relationships I could with my future husband, my "daughter" M, and God.
So, I'm reaching out for help... debating between two different places. One is covered by my insurance, (and therefore cheaper), closer... and the thought of going there makes me sick to my stomach. The other is more expensive, not covered by my current insurance company (which just went bankrupt, so we'll have a new insurance soon), and on the other side of town... I have read their website, chatted with their receptionist, and feel SO much more comfortable with their facility.
I have an appointment with place #1 for Sept 10... (for their "Stress Center"... pssh! *rolling eyes*) but... I'm contemplating seeing what appointments place #2 has available... pay for the intake appointment, and then see what they would recommend for me. How much it will cost after that will depend on the type of therapy I am in... group, individual, length, etc.... and the frequency.
Mental health is so expensive... but the cost to my future marriage if i don't get any seems like it would be much worse.
6 comments:
expensive is not just dollars - if you need it, ast as if all you need is in your hand and it will be...I did the same thing when my shoulders went out. I cannot tell you how glad I am that I came to my senses and went ahead and spent the money. I have workable shoulders today! How much more important a workable mind!
And go with the one that feels good - how can you come to mental health when your whole body is screaming: I hate this place (please listen to yourself - you are smart....that intuition is there for a reason!).
xo to you and your courageous move!
it's so important to feel comfortable with a therapist. so, i think you're doing the right thing by checking out both places. if place #2 is a better fit, then i bet you could find a way to make it work. therapists will often work with a sliding scale. and perhaps your new insurance will cover therapy there? ((hugs))
good girl
are one of the places a Christian counselling place???
proud of you my dear dear friend
I think being really comfortable with a counselor is as important as being really comfortable with your OB/GYN when you're having a baby - and it really is just as important in many, many ways. Your quality of life is worth it - and is there a possibility that the new ins. carrier might cover it? If not, as Leah said, maybe they'll work something out for you...((Hugs))
Go with your gut Jana. I'm so very proud of you for being proactive. Good luck and HUGE HUGS
i agree with tammy ~ go with your gut sweetie .. huge warm hugs and congratulations for looking after you .. xox
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