I had a depression assessment today and my therapist recommended

A higher level of care. My feelings of worthlessness etc are very high.

She wants me in a program when I get individual and group therapy weekly plus have access to an on call therapist 24/7.

I’m surprised. I mean I know I’m struggling with depression and have brought it up several times to both her and my pdoc but still I didn’t think I needed all that.

Right now, I get individual therapy 1-2 times per month.

My husband is opposed to extra care. But he won’t stop me from doing it. I’m not sure what I should do

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I think you should try it! :grinning:

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I’m considering it. I’m not decided yet though

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Ok. I just think it’s worth a try and wouldn’t hurt.

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I agree with @anon21675834

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I don’t know how I feel about this. I hope you get that job and try it. I hope it won’t interfere.

My pdoc suggested EcT when I told him my meds don’t work for motivation/getting a job. I’m thinking about finding a new doctor. He sucks.

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Yeah, if your dr isn’t helping you it’s possible another one may be able to help you more.

Or it may be something else, I’m not sure.

I hope you feel better soon @anon36577941

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Good call turning down ECT. :ok_hand::ok_hand::ok_hand:

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I found a mental health clinic I can drive to, that has parking, and I am getting group therapy there. This is in conjunction with a weekly talk therapist and monthly PDoc.

And I feel so much better.

I even perhaps found someone to take to lunch. All the signs are there.

I’m happy and am using the forum less.

Maybe try it as long as it’s not cost prohibitive.

The most important thing for me was/is the reality testing. My eye contact problem is gone.

And I gained the confidence that I Can work part time.

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That’s great @Happy2Help ! I’m happy for you.

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Well I don’t think it would HARM you to go. If you don’t need it then great but if you find it helps then even better. Try and see.

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I was in one of these 2015ish-2018. It saved my life and gave me so much help.I know you feel worthless, and so did I back then. But I don’t anymore, because the group helped. I hope yours is just as good.

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I think as long as you like the therapist and you feel they help then talk therapy with a psychologist is almost always a great thing for someone with mental health issues! Why would it be a bad thing?

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Thanks for sharing your experience @NinjaComet . I’ll look into it more.

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Im at day treatment right now. I’d be lost without it and I’ve benefited from it greatly. I recommend the groups and extra activity.

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