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lightMaple1764 June 20th, 2015

I was diagnosed with depression about five months ago but I think I've had it for about four years. I tried going to therapy a few times but failed to keep going back. I finally decided to continue with therapy. Unfortunately, I feel it hasn't helped as much as I thought it was going to. Can it be that I want instant results?

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whyme11 June 21st, 2015

Its possible that you may be rushing it. You might need to try different therapists. I am just starting on my 3rd one for my current problem. The first one did me the most good but she referred me to a discovery center that i didnt want to try. That was after about 8 sessions. The next one lasted 2 sessions and he wasnt a good fit. This third one seems like he might do good but ive only seen him one time so far.

A few years ago, i suffered a severe injury and saw a psychologist for 4 sessions and felt after that, like he wasntdoing me anymore good. We are all different, so you have to find out whats good for you. Hope this helps.

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lightMaple1764 OP June 21st, 2015

How do you bring up the subject? At the beginning I did want to change of therapist then I really saw how great the therapist really was, I decided to stay. I recently, started to open up more with my therapist, he told me I have made progress but I feel frustrated I can't concentrate in school.

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whyme11 June 21st, 2015

Actually, i didnt at first, she did. Last summer i was feeling crappy and crying, something i usually didnt do. My mom passed away two years ago, actually today, two years ago, then i found out last summer i had an old friend pass away. I decided to go and see a counselor. On our first or second session, she asked if i had ever been abused. She shocked me because up until that time nobody besides my dad and me knew. I was verbally and physically abused by him and sexually molested by him and im a guy. What i had been scared and embarrassed to say before, she somehow made me comfortable enough to finally talk about. Have you tried talking to any listeners on here. There are some good ones. That could help also by it being anonymous on here. Some people on here got grossed out but others were great. I hope this helps you out and you can get things off your chest and begin to feel better. I dont know if you believe in it, but i will pray for you.

decisiveShade1673 June 22nd, 2015

I think this therapy needs time to recover. Have patience you will definitely see the positive effect on yourself. With this you can try meditation for mental peace. You can exercise with you partner, eat healthy and stay happy.