Quote:
Originally Posted by shermanator
Okay so I'm finally getting around to getting counseling. And I'm starting to see why there are so many complaints about access to mental health. And I'm fortunate enough to not have the financial constraints that restrict so many.
Reach out to Calgary Counselling Centre. Fill out the intake form asking for in-person counselling. Have a counsellor reach out the next day offering largely remote counselling. They have a day a week with in-person so I ask for that. I don't hear back. Reach out to the counsellor again. They give a few times for in-person and I agree to them. I don't hear back. Then today they send out an invite for remote counselling.
Like, you want me to spend $200 an hour opening up about my struggles when you won't even listen to my damn appointment preference? Starting the search again I guess.
/rant
|
It's a big step to take to actually go out and begin the search for help. I've been raised to insist that men don't need help, but years ago around 2018 my old boss was able to be the only person to date to throw me into depression. Fortunately, my best friend had been seeing a therapist for years and helped me through all of it. I'm so much better for it and it's the best money and time (much more valuable than money) that I've spent to date. Haven't had any issues since and even dated a psychotherapist a few years ago! LOL. Good luck in your journey.
One experience that I had that might help those where it applies. It takes time for everyone to find the right person to talk to. This applies to all matters in life like a friend or a partner and also applies for a therapist. You aren't necessarily going to "click" right away with the first one you meet. Don't be afraid to acknowledge this, express it and if the therapist can't adjust and give you what you need, move on. For people of colour (like myself), I found a big difference when I found someone who looked like me and was raised in a similar way as me. Child of immigrant families from the same country. We have unique considerations and it helps when the person listening has lived through them as well.