[justme005]

Hi all.

I have had some fleeting feelings of sadness, nothing out of the ordinary. I'm completing my masters, working full time and trying to manage my life. So some stressors there. Also, relationships have been difficult in my life and I haven't really had a serious one. I am 26 and still living with my parents and we take care of my 97 yr old gram, which causes drama in our household. I went to see a tx for an assessment session and it was out of my network for my insurance. But I wanted to go to her because she specializes in stress reduction and relaxation techniques. So the tx is pricey and is not covered by my insurance. I'm wondering what I should do. Do I really need psychotherapy? Can I just manage life on my own? Do I have issues I should look into to make my relationships with men and my life better. She said she would work with me with the price. And I will call my insurance again and see why they disapproved my claim.
Anyone have any views on psychotherapy? I don't have any serious issues or a mental illness. I just thought it would be nice to have a professional to talk to about things going on in my life.
Anyone that can shed light. That would be helpful.
Thanks
Just me

[Fr_Chuck]

I guess one has to ask, what is the real problems, and do you even have problems. What do you want to solve? And what type of treatment does she do.

I would think, moving out to your own apartment may be more worth the investment, then see if stress is reduced. Also you did not say what else you did, but do you have a social life? A exercise program.

psychotherapy can include counseling, if so, often there are many types. and all look at stress issues. Others do things like dance theory, role playing even music or art.

My initial though, since you do not describe anything that is not normal stresses, move out on your own, start a exercise program, and start making time for some social activities.

[justme005]

Hey;
Thanks for the reply. You raise some good points. I do have a social
Life, but it is limited due to
The fact that I barely have time. I just started dating this guy. I'm also hesitate to move out on my own because I think I'm scared of something. Since I am going to school, financially it is somewhat difficult too. But I have to wonder what is holding me back. I have been trying to work out, but it's difficult to fit it in and I started smoking occasionally again. I drink almost every night several glasses of wine. This tx specializes in mindfulness and meditation, which I was really interested in. I am a music therapist. I have some experience as a client in MT but didn't like the tx that much. A couple months ago I was experiencing feelings where I didn't care whether I lived or died. I'm not sure what that was about. Could have just been stress. I also work on a psych unit, which sometimes can be very challenging. My one supervisor told me I should talk to
Someone. My other supervisor told me psychotherapy would not help me. So I have no idea what to do now.
I wonder if I'm just being dramatic or wanting attention or something. Or could I really benefit from talking to someone.

[J_9]

It is my belief that this is something you could do on your own since you don't have any mental health issues.

I think that moving out would be a bad idea since that carries additional financial burdens that you may not be prepared for as a college student. Living at home while finishing your Masters Degree is not unusual.

While I do agree with psychotherapy, I just don't think it's necessary in your case. There are coping skills that you could employ on your own, or with the help of a healthy social life, that would cost you next to nothing.

[Catsmine]

One thing struck me in your original question: the several glasses of wine a night. Do you share this time with someone? Developing a friendship or a (bad connotation here but a good description) drinking buddy might be as beneficial as therapy without incurring additional fees.