Discussion [Poll] Are you receiving therapy/ professional MH care?

[chillino]

So I did have therapy for the last 2 years and my therapist ist really good at her profession, I also went to a clinic which was actually a good experience but after a few months everything went bad again. Sorry for my English!
I tried a lot of different medications and antidepressents just don't work for me, at the moment I get quetiapin for my sleep

 

[yotaka]

Therapy was always nothing but a waste of time. Medication only ever made my rumination and depression intensify. I don't think my issues stem from chemical imbalances so much as they do from existential deficiencies. I've seen therapy and meds work great for some individuals however, so I'm not hand-waving them off completely. Just not for me.

I don't want to assume I know your situation, but, at least in this regard, it seems like we may have a similar outlook. If so, it's nice to find a bit of connection.

I find it discouraging that so many people default to the view that I have a disease or "chemical imbalance" that needs to be fixed. I mean, I check pretty much all the boxes for a major depressive disorder diagnosis, but I don't see it as a pathological issue. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not sad for no reason; I think it's a perfectly reasonable reaction to living in an apparently absurd universe.

To be clear, I don't at all mean to downplay the difficulties faced by people who experience depression as a more physiological issue. I think that's perfectly valid and wish those who deal with it all the best. In any case, apologies if this reply is off the mark.

 

[Eclypser]

I don't want to assume I know your situation, but, at least in this regard, it seems like we may have a similar outlook. If so, it's nice to find a bit of connection.

I find it discouraging that so many people default to the view that I have a disease or "chemical imbalance" that needs to be fixed. I mean, I check pretty much all the boxes for a major depressive disorder diagnosis, but I don't see it as a pathological issue. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not sad for no reason; I think it's a perfectly reasonable reaction to living in an apparently absurd universe.

To be clear, I don't at all mean to downplay the difficulties faced by people who experience depression as a more physiological issue. I think that's perfectly valid and wish those who deal with it all the best. In any case, apologies if this reply is off the mark.

Two years of psychiatric therapy for major depressive disorder. At first, it seemed to help. Then, after several dosage adjustments, I suddenly had to deal with extremely severe side effects. Drug withdrawal was extremely difficult. Memory loss, chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, and other embarrassing symptoms, even leading to avoidance behavior. It's like being constantly wandering through a labyrinth with no exit. For anyone who still has a spark to fight back, I'd suggest trying psilocybin and esketamine, and being careful about placing complete trust in doctors; it's easy to make mistakes when you're particularly vulnerable. This is simply my personal experience with common medications

 

[5er50ji]

I tried doing low cost therapy and I think the therapist must've been at the beginning of her career or in training because the whole time she just stared at me and barely said anything helpful. She just said to call Samaritans if I'm suicidal. I'd love long term therapy with an experienced therapist it's just not affordable for me at the moment