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How The Counseling Session Went
Me : Hi. I'm Chase. I'm here to meet Mr. Davi......
Counselor : OH MY GOD YOU'RE TOTALLY INSANE AND YOU NEED LOTS OF MEDICATION AND HOLY CRAP DON'T COME AT ME WITH THAT KNIIIIIIIIIIIIFE!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!
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Or something like that.
Everything went just fine. Even though I had to fight back my impulse to pull over and vomit on my way there, I made it to my appointment. And I didn't cry. And he made fun of me because of how many times the word "blog" came out of my mouth.
He's referring me to a psychotherapist (I don't even think I ever said that word before today) and is highly suggesting I get me some anti-depressants. Heh.
So. That's fun.
Even better is that, because I've been so freaky lately and haven't been working much, he said I qualify for some program they offer where, because I'm a poor mutha mutha, I'm getting in to a good therapist and they're only charging me $5 an hour.
FIVE. DOLLARS.
!!!!!!!
I can't even get a good meal for $5 and I'm getting an hour of therapy for that amount!?
I just need to stop working altogether - things are cheaper! YAY! No more work for meeeeeeee!
(Just kidding, Shellie....get your finger off the trigger.)
Anyway. That's that.
I can stop talking about it so much now, and get back to the important issues and hard-hitting journalism. Like yesterday. With the twisty-ties.
Deep stuff, ya know.
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Honey, I am so glad you went. I am very proud of you! This is definitely a step in the right direction. I love you!!
Posted by Megs at August 15, 2006 12:42 PM
Shit. For $5 an hour, I'd go see one. And I don't even have any problems. That I admit to. In public.
Glad it all went well.
Posted by
Kevin at August 15, 2006 01:09 PM
Well at least $5 is great. I tried to get an appointment and the lady sais 'Oh, and just so you know, I don't take insurance".
I asked how much an appointment was.
$275.
$5 bucks?!?! you could like LIVE there! LOL.. that's awesome and i'm proud of you! can't wait until you are posting that you feel so great and are happy!!! :)
Posted by
jennster at August 15, 2006 01:19 PM
There, see? It was all good.
*blankly stares at monitor*
Eeee-yep, right-o ... well, that's my bundle of wisdom for today.
*trots off to victimize some poor unsuspecting twisty-tie*
Posted by
Maidink at August 15, 2006 02:02 PM
Psychotherapy @ Walmart? No - I think Walmart actually pays better than $5/hr. Glad you made it. I'd definitely try the drugs, baby. I've seen it work wonders, and it's a lot less trouble than shock treatments, with the added benefit of zero lobotomy scars.
I'm guessing that they don't have an MD on staff. Will they refer you to a doc for the meds?
Posted by Pappy at August 15, 2006 02:14 PM
Megs - Thanks, baby! I love you too! Hey, I have an idea. COME SEE ME. Thanks. :)
Kevin - Wait a tick...I've taken away your man card HOW many times, and you don't have any problems? Granted, it's now a semi-permanent man card time, but you still have a history.
Sarah - Oh my GOSH! Yikes...now THAT scares me. I don't wanna know how much the meds are going to be, either. AACK!
Jennnster - ME TOOOOOOO! Crazy is ok...but sad is not!
Maidink - Hah! Thank you for your words of wisdom! I don't know if I could have survived without. :)
Pappy - Don't say the "W" word on my blog, please. Gross!! And, I don't know how they'll do the meds. I assume the new therapist will be able to prescribe them. *shrug* I'll find out soon, I suppose.
Posted by
Chase at August 15, 2006 02:59 PM
Um $5/hour - you can't NOT go - that's just plain criminal. :)
Posted by
Mother at August 15, 2006 03:20 PM
Shee-it, five bucks an hour? That's it...I'm moving.
In all seriousness, I thought of you today several times. I'm glad it went well and I hope the referral goes smoothly. And dude, I've been seeing a therapist for like, fuck man...8 years now? I'm ALL FOR THERAPY.
Posted by
mamatulip at August 15, 2006 04:47 PM
Congratulations sweetie! You took an important first step and I'm so proud of you! I wish *I* could find a psychotherapist that only charged 5 bucks an hour-I've got PLENTY of things I could talk about ;)
Posted by
Elizabeth at August 15, 2006 07:06 PM
Happy happy days are on the way. Grey skies are gonna clear up and all that shit.
:)
Posted by
Karl at August 15, 2006 07:17 PM
LMAO @ Pappy. Only you. Only you. HAHAHAHAHAHA!
You should prolly go see your doc too, Chase... you know, in case your chemicals are out of whack. It's not menopause... maybe your pregnint?
Posted by
Chanakin at August 15, 2006 10:10 PM
Mother - Even if I felt great, I'd take them up on the offer, that's for sure. LOVE IT! Wanna come with?
Tulip - Hahah! But the question is...is it working for you? I mean, you seem all crazylike! ;)
Elizabeth - Haha! Thanks! You can stand in for me for a session or two. They'll never know the difference!
Karl - You're so crude. Gosh. I'd never go over to your blog and cuss like that. I mean, besides those times I said 'fuck'. But that didn't count.
Chanakin - Funny, that's what I told Shellie. Apparently, we're having twins. (We were going to have a boy and a girl, but decided girls are a pain in the ass, so we switched it to 2 boys.) Who knew?? And...I want to go to a doc, too. I'm going to start counseling first, methinks. Just to get one thing done at a time. That's a lot for me as it is. Heh. ps. I miss you. :(
Posted by
Chase at August 16, 2006 06:46 AM
I'm so proud of you! The first shrink is always the hardest.
I'm not sure if you read my blog about my mental health experiences but I was shocked after finally outing myself how many people emailed me to tell them that they too were on meds but didn't want anyone to know about it. I think if we were all as honest as you have been it would be a lot easier to just say "Hey...please give me some drugs. I need a boost."
If you need any advice about side effects you can always email me!
Posted by
Jenny at August 16, 2006 07:12 AM
Well done! You have made such a good move and the pills are gonna be awesome!!! I hope they are little pink ones :)
But seriously, I am really happy that you did this. *hug* Well done.
I can't believe that you are only paying $5!!! that is awesome :)
Posted by
beee at August 16, 2006 08:01 AM
Oh SHIT I can't believe I'm so behind on blogs this week and I get back to yours and I can't believe I wasn't here typing in bon mots of moral support six times an hour. I'm glad you're on your way to a better place, on both counts. Shrinkage is good. Trust me on this one.
Posted by
Mom101 at August 16, 2006 09:28 AM
Oh my gosh, our marriage counselor acted the same way when I mentioned blogging. She had no idea what it was. And she's this young, hip, beautiful woman. Made me feel like a freak or something, lol!
I'm glad you're getting such a good deal. We got a discounted rate by going through Catholic Charities, but I know it wasn't that cheap.
Hope all works out for you!!
I'm glad you made it through the first session!!Make the therapist read your blog so that he gets a better picture of you - then you'll have a new blog fan.
Posted by
jali at August 16, 2006 02:48 PM
OMG! 5 buckaroonies? Holy crappypies! That is awesome. Bout time you get some good news!
Yeah, I told our couples counselor about my blog a couple weeks ago and she totally looked at me like I was a freak. I could see she was trying really hard not to though, which was nice and considerate.
Shrinkage is a good thing? Really? I don't know about Chase, but that sure as heck made my day.
Posted by Pappy at August 16, 2006 03:01 PM
I can't help but be irritated that he teased you about the blog. But apart from that, it sounds like it was productive. I'm glad it will be affordable too - that's usually a major hurdle.
HOO-rah. Way to go. This will sound trite, but, having been there, I think that *getting there* is the hardest (ish) part.
