Counselling

MissMinx

I have been going through a rough time at the moment.

I think that I may need to speak to someone professional as i think Im cracking up.

I know this might sound pathetic but first of all I have no idea where to go and secondly in a way if I go to a councellor Im afraid Ill feel like a nut.

Anyone any experience?

koneko

Your GP is the first step. He/she will be able to refer you.

Beruthiel

what koneko said re the doctor refering you
also
there is no need to feel like a 'nut' as you put it.
I don’t know why in this day and age people still have that stigma regarding councillors. If your arm is broken, you go to the doctor – if your having problems coping, you go to a councillor. Same thing imo, you get help to fix what’s wrong.
See your doctor for a referral, you'll be glad you did.
take care
a

ravenhead

Originally posted by MissMinx
I have been going through a rough time at the moment.

I think that I may need to speak to someone professional as i think Im cracking up.

I know this might sound pathetic but first of all I have no idea where to go and secondly in a way if I go to a councellor Im afraid Ill feel like a nut.

Anyone any experience?

Have you tried talking to a friend/family? You'd be surprised how much people will know & understand what you're going through.

Don't ever feel like a nut - there's nothing wrong with asking for a little help.

Hang in there.....:D

MissMinx

Yes I have but feel that I am dragging them into the hole that I cant get out of at the moment

ravenhead

Originally posted by MissMinx
Yes I have but feel that I am dragging them into the hole that I cant get out of at the moment

I'm sorry to hear that - then maybe it would be easier to talk to a stranger .....

Silent Grape

if a friend/sibling came up to you and said 'look, i'm having a tough time and i need to talk', im sure you wouldnt be thinking, 'damn him., dragging me into his black hole'.
im sure ud be concerned at the very least and want to listen to him.
try to think of urself as ur own best friend (urgh,sorry).

starting with a family member /friend is a good start and they'll give u the support u need to go to counselling. i went to counselling and was on medication without any family support and it just seemed to make the whole thing twice as much of a 'secret'

Lainey

starting with a family member /friend is a good start and they'll give u the support u need to go to counselling. i went to counselling and was on medication without any family support and it just seemed to make the whole thing twice as much of a 'secret' [/B][/QUOTE]

silent grape is right i think.. its better when you have support

dub45

Originally posted by MissMinx
I have been going through a rough time at the moment.

I think that I may need to speak to someone professional as i think Im cracking up.

I know this might sound pathetic but first of all I have no idea where to go and secondly in a way if I go to a councellor Im afraid Ill feel like a nut.

Anyone any experience?

I went to a counsellor when I was having a really bad time after the break up of a relationship and it worked for me. (One of the good things about going to a counsellor is that you are doing something about the problem you find yourself with so rather than looking on it as a negative - use it as a postive step - you are doing something towards making things better so congratulate yourself on it.)

But overall it was one part of facing up to the problem.

I was lucky enough to have good friends who were really very supportive and patient and I also read a lot thought a lot and so on.

If you are going through a tough time for whatever reason the most important thing I think is to actually start to do something about it - you have posted here which is a start and it is obvious that people care so take that energy and take another step. In most cases with family and friends they are prepared to listen because they do care and often when your feeling down it is easy to forget how much people do care acout you and want you to be ok.

jerenaugrim

Ask around first. You'd be surprised, but someone amongst your circle of friends will probably have been counselled at some stage.
Alternatively, just look in the phone book, or contact the official organisation (not sure what they're called).
Fair play for recognizing a likely step out of the mire. It does take courage even to consider the option, let alone follow through. I was in counselling for a good while a few years back. It took a fair while to pick up the phone and make the appointment, biu it was well worth it. The fact that you're thinking about it is good in itself. The very best of luck to you.

Jerry.