I've had a social worker mention therapy or counseling since, according to her, depression and anxiety are common among cfers and diabetics. I've never felt the need before, and am currently high-functioning and fairly stable. But especially with the onset of CFRD, when my life gets tough, sometimes I feel like I can't handle things or be happy. Do any of you see counselors? Do you think it helps and what types of things do you talk about?
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I've had a social worker mention therapy or counseling since, according to her, depression and anxiety are common among cfers and diabetics. I've never felt the need before, and am currently high-functioning and fairly stable. But especially with the onset of CFRD, when my life gets tough, sometimes I feel like I can't handle things or be happy. Do any of you see counselors? Do you think it helps and what types of things do you talk about?
I've had a social worker mention therapy or counseling since, according to her, depression and anxiety are common among cfers and diabetics. I've never felt the need before, and am currently high-functioning and fairly stable. But especially with the onset of CFRD, when my life gets tough, sometimes I feel like I can't handle things or be happy. Do any of you see counselors? Do you think it helps and what types of things do you talk about?
I've had a social worker mention therapy or counseling since, according to her, depression and anxiety are common among cfers and diabetics. I've never felt the need before, and am currently high-functioning and fairly stable. But especially with the onset of CFRD, when my life gets tough, sometimes I feel like I can't handle things or be happy. Do any of you see counselors? Do you think it helps and what types of things do you talk about?
I've had a social worker mention therapy or counseling since, according to her, depression and anxiety are common among cfers and diabetics. I've never felt the need before, and am currently high-functioning and fairly stable. But especially with the onset of CFRD, when my life gets tough, sometimes I feel like I can't handle things or be happy. Do any of you see counselors? Do you think it helps and what types of things do you talk about?
I have gone for professional counseling/mediacation several times in the past & if I get to the point i need it again i wouldn't hesitate !
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
I have gone for professional counseling/mediacation several times in the past & if I get to the point i need it again i wouldn't hesitate !
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
I have gone for professional counseling/mediacation several times in the past & if I get to the point i need it again i wouldn't hesitate !
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
I have gone for professional counseling/mediacation several times in the past & if I get to the point i need it again i wouldn't hesitate !
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
I have gone for professional counseling/mediacation several times in the past & if I get to the point i need it again i wouldn't hesitate !
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<br />This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
<br />
<br /> I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
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<br /> Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
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<br /> <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
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<br />This sucky disease is a lot to handle & talking about your feelings , in my opinion is a good thing.. Even if you have great family/friends, there is something different about talking to a professional..
<br />
<br /> I went to someone that deals w/ terminal illness .. Loved her, then got to the point we both felt i was handling things ok..
<br />
<br /> Hope this helped you.. PM me if you have any questions ..
<br />
<br /> <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
mamaScarlett
Active member
I did 3 straight years of therapy-which was one of the best decisions of my life. It jump started an overall lifestyle of accepting my health and really taking care of myself.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I did 3 straight years of therapy-which was one of the best decisions of my life. It jump started an overall lifestyle of accepting my health and really taking care of myself.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I did 3 straight years of therapy-which was one of the best decisions of my life. It jump started an overall lifestyle of accepting my health and really taking care of myself.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I did 3 straight years of therapy-which was one of the best decisions of my life. It jump started an overall lifestyle of accepting my health and really taking care of myself.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I did 3 straight years of therapy-which was one of the best decisions of my life. It jump started an overall lifestyle of accepting my health and really taking care of myself.
<br />Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
<br />
<br />I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
<br />These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
<br />
<br />At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
<br />
<br />pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
<br />
<br />Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
<br />I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
<br />Now I see a psychiatrist that specializes in patients with chronic/serious illness.
<br />
<br />I see her when I feel the need, not regularly.
<br />These professionals just help you 'sort' everything in your mind into a filing cabinet. They help you deal with what needs dealing, and help accept what you have to accept.
<br />
<br />At this point, I've dealt with my Cf and my past issues. Now I rely on therapy when I'm going through a health crisis. I'm fine day to day, but I still get overwhelmed if I go into the hosp, ect. Thats when I need to talk.
<br />
<br />pwcf deal with SO much more than the average person-(keep in mind that alot of 'average' people go to therapy.) Cf is so complicated, I find that well meaning friends and relatives just can't grasp how much it is. Talking to a professional is the only place where I get really balanced ideas about how to cope.
<br />
<br />Not to mention that its nice to not rely on your husband or friends to be your therapists. Thats how it was for me-I relied so much on my husband-who tried to understand, but simply never will fully understand. With a professional, I got the help I needed, and then left those problems at the office.
<br />I could really enjoy the relationships in my life then.
Therapy is great. The way I see it is, normal not chronically ill people see conselors all the time for their normal problems. I saw a psychologist after I was listed for transplant, and I saw him once a week for a few months. I always walked out having felt better about myself. It's a tough thing to talk about, CF and all the ups and downs but I think if you find the right person to talk to, it could really lift your spirits. I wish I could still see my psychologist but I'm too sick to go to his clinic anymore. I definetly suggest therapy! Good luck!
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Therapy is great. The way I see it is, normal not chronically ill people see conselors all the time for their normal problems. I saw a psychologist after I was listed for transplant, and I saw him once a week for a few months. I always walked out having felt better about myself. It's a tough thing to talk about, CF and all the ups and downs but I think if you find the right person to talk to, it could really lift your spirits. I wish I could still see my psychologist but I'm too sick to go to his clinic anymore. I definetly suggest therapy! Good luck!
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Therapy is great. The way I see it is, normal not chronically ill people see conselors all the time for their normal problems. I saw a psychologist after I was listed for transplant, and I saw him once a week for a few months. I always walked out having felt better about myself. It's a tough thing to talk about, CF and all the ups and downs but I think if you find the right person to talk to, it could really lift your spirits. I wish I could still see my psychologist but I'm too sick to go to his clinic anymore. I definetly suggest therapy! Good luck!
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Therapy is great. The way I see it is, normal not chronically ill people see conselors all the time for their normal problems. I saw a psychologist after I was listed for transplant, and I saw him once a week for a few months. I always walked out having felt better about myself. It's a tough thing to talk about, CF and all the ups and downs but I think if you find the right person to talk to, it could really lift your spirits. I wish I could still see my psychologist but I'm too sick to go to his clinic anymore. I definetly suggest therapy! Good luck!
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
Therapy is great. The way I see it is, normal not chronically ill people see conselors all the time for their normal problems. I saw a psychologist after I was listed for transplant, and I saw him once a week for a few months. I always walked out having felt better about myself. It's a tough thing to talk about, CF and all the ups and downs but I think if you find the right person to talk to, it could really lift your spirits. I wish I could still see my psychologist but I'm too sick to go to his clinic anymore. I definetly suggest therapy! Good luck!
<br />
<br />Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.
<br />
<br />Oh, and a lot of what we talked about didn't even have to do with CF. My family, boyfriend, school. It's all interrelated in the end but its not a CF sob fest either.