Turfaholic
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Talked to my mom today. She's convinced me to check on my mental health. Ima hop on it when I get back to Vegas. Smh.
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Mental Health Thread: What's your take on Therapy and the whole psychosocial industry?
Kat;c-9984547 said:7figz;c-9984538 said:Kat;c-9984352 said:I would go to a psychologist or a licensed counselor..I'd be less likely to go to a psychiatrist. I feel like they'd be quick to feed you a cocktail of medications.
I'll take it.
The medication?
Well yes and no. I spoke to a psychologist before and felt like it was a waste of time. Now had it been a psychiatrist who could've gave me some good recreational drugs (as long as it doesn't have the fine print of a whole bunch of worse shit), at least I would've got something back for my money.
Yeah I know, it's a damn shame even posting that.
7figz;c-9984697 said:Kat;c-9984547 said:7figz;c-9984538 said:Kat;c-9984352 said:I would go to a psychologist or a licensed counselor..I'd be less likely to go to a psychiatrist. I feel like they'd be quick to feed you a cocktail of medications.
I'll take it.
The medication?
Well yes and no. I spoke to a psychologist before and felt like it was a waste of time. Now had it been a psychiatrist who could've gave me some good recreational drugs (as long as it doesn't have the fine print of a whole bunch of worse shit), at least I would've got something back for my money.
Yeah I know, it's a damn shame even posting that.
Seen too many people fucked up off what was intended to help them..I'll stick to weed.
I've been to the.rapists before.
They basically act as an external projection of your subconscious so you can work through your shit. They ask questions many times questions you are too afraid to ask.
The chemical aspect of the mental health industry is a bunch of bullshit. It's basically convincing people they need synthetic chemical doses to work through problems their brain already possesses the neurochemicals for. That's why people feel a little nervous they popping a xan or whatever.
They basically act as an external projection of your subconscious so you can work through your shit. They ask questions many times questions you are too afraid to ask.
The chemical aspect of the mental health industry is a bunch of bullshit. It's basically convincing people they need synthetic chemical doses to work through problems their brain already possesses the neurochemicals for. That's why people feel a little nervous they popping a xan or whatever.
BiblicalAtheist
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They rape your mind of all its secrets and demons.
LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY
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LUClEN;d-561030 said:I've got a lot of demons, and I found out my insurance will cover part of therapy / psychiatry. I have a lot of demons fighting me on substance issues and other stuff and really wanna find some way to use my insurance to pay for a portion of the help I seek.
But I also know a lot of therapy is a crock of shit.
What's your guys' take on this stuff? Does it work? Am i better off going to a less educated counselour for similar services? Could I just improve myself as well w mee mediation?
Wherever you see Industry tied with anything health related just RUN.
These two things are in much ways antigonistic.
semi-auto-mato
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i believe in therapy. when my mom passed in 08 a nigga almost went crazy. I was drinking heavy and self medicating with PCP. i started to distance myself from my wife and i didn't want my kids to see how bad it had gotten for me. I would be so drunk and so high i would sleep in my car. my wife begged me to go to therapy. i refused like nah im not a weak nigga. she basically told me that if i didn't go she would leave me.
my first therapist was wack as hell. i didn't like the bitch at all. i searched for another and came across this dude on a therapist website. i went in to his office and we began to talk. we did weekly visits at first. the more i went the more i felt comfortable talking to dude. my mom died sept. 8, 2008. he helped me deal with my mom's passing and without me taking that step to call his office I probably wouldn't be here today.
this year my pops passed on may 2. I could see his decline starting in January of this year. we talked about it and how i would feel. when my dad died i was right there by his side. i didn't run to alcohol or drugs. i was better prepared and handled his passing a whole lot better. it hurt just the same but therapy help me deal with my grief as well as a bunch of inner demons i have based on the life i lived as a youngster.
im almost 9 years in with this therapy shit. i suggest everyone go because your mental health is no joke.
my first therapist was wack as hell. i didn't like the bitch at all. i searched for another and came across this dude on a therapist website. i went in to his office and we began to talk. we did weekly visits at first. the more i went the more i felt comfortable talking to dude. my mom died sept. 8, 2008. he helped me deal with my mom's passing and without me taking that step to call his office I probably wouldn't be here today.
this year my pops passed on may 2. I could see his decline starting in January of this year. we talked about it and how i would feel. when my dad died i was right there by his side. i didn't run to alcohol or drugs. i was better prepared and handled his passing a whole lot better. it hurt just the same but therapy help me deal with my grief as well as a bunch of inner demons i have based on the life i lived as a youngster.
im almost 9 years in with this therapy shit. i suggest everyone go because your mental health is no joke.
semi-auto-mato;c-9984915 said:i believe in therapy. when my mom passed in 08 a nigga almost went crazy. I was drinking heavy and self medicating with PCP. i started to distance myself from my wife and i didn't want my kids to see how bad it had gotten for me. I would be so drunk and so high i would sleep in my car. my wife begged me to go to therapy. i refused like nah im not a weak nigga. she basically told me that if i didn't go she would leave me.
my first therapist was wack as hell. i didn't like the bitch at all. i searched for another and came across this dude on a therapist website. i went in to his office and we began to talk. we did weekly visits at first. the more i went the more i felt comfortable talking to dude. my mom died sept. 8, 2008. he helped me deal with my mom's passing and without me taking that step to call his office I probably wouldn't be here today.
this year my pops passed on may 2. I could see his decline starting in January of this year. we talked about it and how i would feel. when my dad died i was right there by his side. i didn't run to alcohol or drugs. i was better prepared and handled his passing a whole lot better. it hurt just the same but therapy help me deal with my grief as well as a bunch of inner demons i have based on the life i lived as a youngster.
im almost 9 years in with this therapy shit. i suggest everyone go because your mental health is no joke.
good stuff.. I think the stigma of therapy turn folk off along with the phamaceutical companies being in cahoots with the psychiatrists in trying to force meds on folk. I think thebiggest help tho is having someone u cn trust who wont judge u to talk thru and help urget thru those tough times.
Turfaholic;c-9983824 said:blackrain;c-9983754 said:Some of the things she tells me her clients have dealt with in their lives w/o any sort of support system or help is crazy.
Exactly why I couldn't fuck with one. I don't want my life being told to somebody else without my consent. That's that trust shit.
Shes never told me anyone's name. Legally she can't say that or anything really other than "I met with a client who was abused today by their parent"
7figz;c-9983826 said:I don't think that shit works - for me anyway.
Talk to a MF for an hour a week, and one day you're supposed to break down in tears and have some breakthrough ?
Pay a MF to keep writin shit, looking at the time, while momentarily asking you "and why do you think that is ?" and "how did that make you feel ?"
Nah I'm cool.
I've been wondering about hypnosis too - that shit seems fake as hell.
Yeah if that's your idea of what happens you've seen way too many movies. That's not even close
aneed123;c-9984027 said:mohamed;c-9983996 said:aneed123;c-9983961 said:I work in the field. Mental health therapist. Growing up I didn't believe a lot of that stuff but working with that population u see it's real. Also weed triggers a lot of shit
What do you mean? I thought it's suppose to chill people out?
homie il break it down. Alcohol is a depressant so it triggers a lot of suicidal bx in folk.... weed on the other end triggers paranoia... I remember growing up my homies would be high taking bout they see shit otherwords... they trippin... if ur family have a history of schizophrenia marijuana use can trigger it in u if its dormant.... ie all the stories of folk who were smart normal folk who went off to college and smoked some "bad" weed.... now they walking the street talking to themselves all crazy. add in folk self medicate to help themdeal with mental health issues.... I worked on an Act team for a min and all fo the bi polar and schizophrenics were crackheads and weed heads.
This is why the .medical marijuana industry is so important because certain strains are more likely to trigger certain reactions and if you don't know what you're smoking then you can end up with a bad high...because there's also folks who use weed as self medication to calm down those thoughts
aneed123;c-9984970 said:semi-auto-mato;c-9984915 said:i believe in therapy. when my mom passed in 08 a nigga almost went crazy. I was drinking heavy and self medicating with PCP. i started to distance myself from my wife and i didn't want my kids to see how bad it had gotten for me. I would be so drunk and so high i would sleep in my car. my wife begged me to go to therapy. i refused like nah im not a weak nigga. she basically told me that if i didn't go she would leave me.
my first therapist was wack as hell. i didn't like the bitch at all. i searched for another and came across this dude on a therapist website. i went in to his office and we began to talk. we did weekly visits at first. the more i went the more i felt comfortable talking to dude. my mom died sept. 8, 2008. he helped me deal with my mom's passing and without me taking that step to call his office I probably wouldn't be here today.
this year my pops passed on may 2. I could see his decline starting in January of this year. we talked about it and how i would feel. when my dad died i was right there by his side. i didn't run to alcohol or drugs. i was better prepared and handled his passing a whole lot better. it hurt just the same but therapy help me deal with my grief as well as a bunch of inner demons i have based on the life i lived as a youngster.
im almost 9 years in with this therapy shit. i suggest everyone go because your mental health is no joke.
good stuff.. I think the stigma of therapy turn folk off along with the phamaceutical companies being in cahoots with the psychiatrists in trying to force meds on folk. I think thebiggest help tho is having someone u cn trust who wont judge u to talk thru and help urget thru those tough times.
Its the stigma of admitting you need help, which poor folks already have an issue with admitting their weaknesses, combined with what you daid earlier about people not being completely honest about what is actually going on in their mind.
blackrain;c-9985030 said:aneed123;c-9984027 said:mohamed;c-9983996 said:aneed123;c-9983961 said:I work in the field. Mental health therapist. Growing up I didn't believe a lot of that stuff but working with that population u see it's real. Also weed triggers a lot of shit
What do you mean? I thought it's suppose to chill people out?
homie il break it down. Alcohol is a depressant so it triggers a lot of suicidal bx in folk.... weed on the other end triggers paranoia... I remember growing up my homies would be high taking bout they see shit otherwords... they trippin... if ur family have a history of schizophrenia marijuana use can trigger it in u if its dormant.... ie all the stories of folk who were smart normal folk who went off to college and smoked some "bad" weed.... now they walking the street talking to themselves all crazy. add in folk self medicate to help themdeal with mental health issues.... I worked on an Act team for a min and all fo the bi polar and schizophrenics were crackheads and weed heads.
This is why the .medical marijuana industry is so important because certain strains are more likely to trigger certain reactions and if you don't know what you're smoking then you can end up with a bad high...because there's also folks who use weed as self medication to calm down those thoughts
A lot of the weed to day different.. 2 and mixed with shit
black caesar
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Fuck therapy. The biggest hustle going.
black caesar
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7figz;c-9983874 said:2stepz_ahead;c-9983869 said:@LordZuko come bless us with how this is how bitches get money an set men up
Marriage counseling ?
Make sure to ask the marriage counseling if they are actually married.
Check out this story:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-doyle/marriage-counseling_b_1933187.html
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semi-auto-mato
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aneed123;c-9984970 said:semi-auto-mato;c-9984915 said:i believe in therapy. when my mom passed in 08 a nigga almost went crazy. I was drinking heavy and self medicating with PCP. i started to distance myself from my wife and i didn't want my kids to see how bad it had gotten for me. I would be so drunk and so high i would sleep in my car. my wife begged me to go to therapy. i refused like nah im not a weak nigga. she basically told me that if i didn't go she would leave me.
my first therapist was wack as hell. i didn't like the bitch at all. i searched for another and came across this dude on a therapist website. i went in to his office and we began to talk. we did weekly visits at first. the more i went the more i felt comfortable talking to dude. my mom died sept. 8, 2008. he helped me deal with my mom's passing and without me taking that step to call his office I probably wouldn't be here today.
this year my pops passed on may 2. I could see his decline starting in January of this year. we talked about it and how i would feel. when my dad died i was right there by his side. i didn't run to alcohol or drugs. i was better prepared and handled his passing a whole lot better. it hurt just the same but therapy help me deal with my grief as well as a bunch of inner demons i have based on the life i lived as a youngster.
im almost 9 years in with this therapy shit. i suggest everyone go because your mental health is no joke.
good stuff.. I think the stigma of therapy turn folk off along with the phamaceutical companies being in cahoots with the psychiatrists in trying to force meds on folk. I think thebiggest help tho is having someone u cn trust who wont judge u to talk thru and help urget thru those tough times.
i went to therapy for 4 years before i ever said anything to anyone other than my wife. I told my mom's sister one day at her kitchen table on the anniversary of my mom's passing. she said baby how are u doing? i told her my struggle and that i had been going to therapy and she said wow is that why u stopped coming around? i said yeah i didnt want anyone to see me differently. after that i started to talk about it with family and friends. a few laughed at me and said i was throwing my cash away but more asked me how do they find a good therapist.
blackrain;c-9985019 said:7figz;c-9983826 said:I don't think that shit works - for me anyway.
Talk to a MF for an hour a week, and one day you're supposed to break down in tears and have some breakthrough ?
Pay a MF to keep writin shit, looking at the time, while momentarily asking you "and why do you think that is ?" and "how did that make you feel ?"
Nah I'm cool.
I've been wondering about hypnosis too - that shit seems fake as hell.
Yeah if that's your idea of what happens you've seen way too many movies. That's not even close
Nah, I've been to them and that has never happened - that's my point. I don't see much happening at all, contrary to how effective they make it seem.
semi-auto-mato
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my advice to anyone looking for a therapist. shop around. if u not feeling their vibe then dont be afraid to say nah this is not the one for me. that shit is like a relationship. u need to be happy with them. question them about their life experience and educational background.
know the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist. do u want a dr. that can/will prescribe drugs? or do u want someone just to talk too and help u that way?
if u dont want folks to know that is cool. u going for urself not for them. u dont have to let anyone know. get u a therapist that lives outside of ur city. ask them about weekend mornings or late evening hours. u can even do phone and video sessions. i have done it while traveling for work.
if u do solo therapy and couples therapy get two different therapist. do not use the same for both.
know the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist. do u want a dr. that can/will prescribe drugs? or do u want someone just to talk too and help u that way?
if u dont want folks to know that is cool. u going for urself not for them. u dont have to let anyone know. get u a therapist that lives outside of ur city. ask them about weekend mornings or late evening hours. u can even do phone and video sessions. i have done it while traveling for work.
if u do solo therapy and couples therapy get two different therapist. do not use the same for both.
LUClEN;d-561030 said:I've got a lot of demons, and I found out my insurance will cover part of therapy / psychiatry. I have a lot of demons fighting me on substance issues and other stuff and really wanna find some way to use my insurance to pay for a portion of the help I seek.
But I also know a lot of therapy is a crock of shit.
What's your guys' take on this stuff? Does it work? Am i better off going to a less educated counselour for similar services? Could I just improve myself as well w mee mediation?
Glad you're seeking help. You is crazy. Just kidding man. It takes a lot to be humble enough to seek help. Hope the best for you Lucien. As for me I pray and read the bible and it helps sometimes. I've also considered heavily seeing a therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist. Many emotional problems are just chemical imbalances, but many chemical imbalances are brought on by emotional stress. Either way, there some things I need to talk about to someone other than my GF or close friends and I don't want nobody knowing my private soul thoughts like that except someone paid to keep their mouth shut and be forced to hear me get shit off my chest.
Other reason is I know my mind isn't as healthy/sharp as it was when I was in HS and before. I never saw that coming, that in my 20s and 30s my mind would get foggy and not so sharp. There's a lot of reasons for my mind not being the same, but I'll leave that alone. No matter the cause the result is what I've got and constantly I want to get back to that quick, sharp, open part of me that's hard to explain that my mind used to have. Many times I feel like I'm not me and just possessing my own body telling me what to do by routine and missing that element of alertness or humanity of actually feeling connected with my surroundings that I used to be well aware of and therefore am also aware of its absence now.
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U'll find out quick fast how fucked up and fucked over women have been done and the damage it's caused. Told some young Gz don't sweat the new Installment of IG females. Here's Y. The exterior can change over night. Under the knife, diet etc. Self esteem tho? Shit can take a lifetime to get that up when u we're the fat girl all ya life and now a dime in ya 30's. This is where therapy comes in. U can destroy a person who's not mentally sound 2 defend or critically think for themselves. I felt bad but smashed her despondent ass lol. I'm a tough one mentally and her ass came up outta that she'll too. So it does help for some. I just can't see chopping it up with a female psych on her phone buying a Balenciaga bag or a white dude just listening and lying. I tough it out.
