Curls.90
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ANGEL xANGEL x
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That’s amazing! Go for it!! I was gonna say which area are you from because my area has a 6-8 week wait which isn’t too bad xx
stfstf
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- 5y
How many sessions do they think is tyically enough to see results? Is it intensive outpatient, or longterm? If you can, figure out the total cost for the number of sessions you need, and you can set up a GoFundMe. I know I would donate. Ive been lucky to have access to care I can afford, and I think it's an injustice that not everyone has that opportunity. Therapy shouldnt be a luxury.
pureolifepureolife
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Did they mention how often they’d need to see you? Generally treatment is once a week to start. That would be 280/month at full price. But I’ve also seen people go once every other week or even once a month. Generally that would be after going once a week for awhile — once you’re feeling in a better place and going more often simply isn’t necessary — but sometimes people do it because of cost. What is your budget? If you went twice a month at 65/session that’s 130/month. Everyone’s situation is different and I know finding the money can be hard but if there’s any way to prioritize treatment in your budget and find a workaround to go less often, I would.
Curls.90Curls.90
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I'm not sure I think it's different for everyone but I suppose it's something I could ask. It's an outpatient thing But possibly long term I'm not 100%sure, bless you that's very sweet. I just wouldn't feel comfortable setting up a go fund for me this. I wouldn't want to ask for money or accept it from anyone else. Wish I Could afford to pay for it myself. I can get it free from the NHS (I'm in the UK) but I'm on a very long waiting list that's why I'm looking into private therapy. I think I'd need a lot of sessions because things have gotten so bad. and yes I totally agree. I guess I'm lucky to have the NHS but the mental health service in the UK is terrible. Long long waiting lists.
Curls.90Curls.90
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Pure o life. I mentioned that I'd like at least once a week to start with. I've worked it out and I just can't afford it. I'd definitely need once a week to start with maybe cut that back to twice a month, I'm not sure. I just know it's way out of my budget ? Due to having to give up my job I am on benefits. Don't get much more than just over £300 a month it's bad if I thought just a couple of sessions a month would be good for me I'd do it but I need more
stfstf
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I understand not wanting to accept financial help, I hope I didnt make you uncomfortable! I just get so caught up in how much I hate how expensive healthcare is around the world, I just want to do SOMETHING lol.
ANGEL xANGEL x
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Do they offer a free first session? You could use that to ask them what kinds of things you’ll be doing & then do some research to recreate it at home until you get an NHS therapist?
Curls.90Curls.90
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Stf no of course you didn't make me feel uncomfortable, I appreciate your very sweet offer of saying you would make a donation you are so kind. I also feel very strongly about that. And the state of mental health services everywhere! AB.. No unfortunately they don't ? they'd be using cbt and erp they mentioned this emdr thing which I'm not keen on. I'd love to be able to get through this myself and wait for my NHS therapy but things have gotten so bad I just can't cope alone ? have moments where I feel positive but they don't last long. Had an awful night tonight just spent the last hour crying ?
ANGEL xANGEL x
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Go back to your GP and say you’re feeling really desperate. There’s sometimes something they can do x
Curls.90Curls.90
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I have hun many times and I've also called the crisis team, spoke to the team I was reffered too who I'm waiting for the therapy from they can't do nothing they tell me if I feel so bad go to the emergency department at the hospital. Like I've got a broken leg or something ?I'm just so fed up feel even worse today
ANGEL xANGEL x
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Where are you from?
Curls.90Curls.90
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From the UK hun. I've had a reply from another therapist this morning, said she's experienced working with people with harm ocd also in cbt and erp. And she's a lot cheaper! £30-40 a 50 minute session
Curls.90Curls.90
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She also offers a free 30 minute consultation to dicuss my needs more in depth x
Curls.90Curls.90
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You from the UK too hun? Think I've asked you this before but my memory is awful latley I blame the ocd for that lol. That's not bad at all I'm on like a year waiting list. The west Midlands is probably one of the worst areas for waiting times xx
ANGEL xANGEL x
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Yeah Derbyshire! It’s run by ‘Insight’. Have a look on their website see if they run near you? You can self refer x
Curls.90Curls.90
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Oh yes I remember now! I swear my memory is awful! Thanks hun I will check that out now ☺️x
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- 21w
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