I was seeing a therapist for my depression, which helped a LOT. I was doing really well, but it's getting worse again. I'm starting to feel like I'm not worth anything, and that no one will ever want me. I'm thinking about seeing her again, but I don't know how to bring the topic up with my mom. She was very supportive when I was seeing a therapist before, but I am unsure of how to bring it up again, and also, some of the reasons surrounding my wanting to start seeing someone again for my depression, is something that I am not yet comfortable talking about.
I'm glad to hear the therapist has been working for you. Maybe it would be easier for you to write your mom a note or letter if you can't talk to her. You may have to wait until your 100% ready to talk about your situations/issues. Sorry I couldn't have been anymore help for you. Hope things work out for you.
Whoa, Steph, you and I must be psychic sisters or something. I have been rolling the idea of going back to my therapist, or perhaps even a hospital (since I feel like I am backsliding big time) in my head for the past few months, and I didn't know how to tell my parents either. I finally talked to my sister and asked her to call them up and talk to them...which she did. I just called to make an appointment today, and my old therapist is gonna call me back in a few hours.
If you're nervous about bringing that up with your mom, I'd suggest maybe the same thing...your sister seems like a great person to have on your side...she may be able to help you with that.
Crazy spooky shit, I'm telling ya!
Maybe you can start a conversation in an off-hand sort of way with your mom reminiscing about how much therapy helped you before. Then mention that at the moment so many changes are going on...you're awaiting the results of your exam, and you'll probably be job searching soon...and you think it would be a good pro-active move if you saw your therapist again, just to make sure to keep things on an even keel. So many things have changed for you lately, you feel the need to talk to him/her, for your own peace of mind. Just a thought, but maybe if you present it as a preventative measure, without going into the real reasons (that you're not comfortable talking about, you might feel more comfortable discussing it with her.
Good luck!
Wow!! Were soul mates, Im tellin ya!! :D Talking with my sister is a great idea, I'm surprised I didn't think of that. I think I'll stop by her house tomorrow. Thanks!
Is it possible to bring it up to your mom without talking about the reasons you want to go? I know with my mom, I could say "Hey, so I feel like my mental health is in a bad spot right now, and here's some action that I feel will help. Do you think that you guys could help me... (find someone, pay for it, etc.)." without feeling like I had to go into more detale about it than that.
That's a good idea, Kat. I used that when I was talking to my parents, but I didn't want to go into detail (ie. "I'm having trouble with drugs" and other things that I'm not gonna post for fear of triggering)...so they're still not sure how serious it is, but once you get in to see a therapist again, Rileysmama2b, you can tell him/her everything, and they can't break that confidentiality, however, they can also act as a go-between and tell whomever you need to tell how serious things are and help find the perfect plan to get you back to a healthy state.
So, you don't need to tell anyone ANYTHING you don't want to, Steph...though I'd suggest telling your therapist as much as you possibly feel comfortable with, because she/he can help the most and are legally obligated to keep everything (that isn't life-threatening) confidential.
Good luck.
Also, PM or IM me if you want to talk about anything, we can muddle through our respective problems together. :wink:
My sister and I talked to my mom together today. My mom is really supportive of the fact that I need some help, and she is going to pay for it, which is great for me, because I don't have the money for it right now, and I'm going back to my old therapist that helped me a lot in the past. Thanks for all the help girls. I'll keep you all updated!