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Shortage of (psycho)therapists: So hard to find one

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 6, 2021 | Replies (23)
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@junkartist

I distract myself listening to books, playing games on my phone. What helps the most is my writing projects. Putting together a book, writing a play. I've written a journal for a long time, but right now it's too difficult because I don't want to record the negative. And art - I got a second place in a trash art exhibit. I've exhausted people to talk to, even my husband. I was talking to my sister every day for awhile, but eventually she jumped on the bandwagon to bash me, although she was giving what she thought was well meaning advice. I've called the crisis line and I have an emergency plan. Basically, I've hit a wall with my current family situation,

Woke up crying this morning and couldn't go to church.

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junkartist | @junkartist | Jun 13, 2021

Thanks for listening

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 13, 2021

@junkartist Doing something physical if you are able to, when your mood is down, helps me. Get out and go for a walk, focusing on the environment around you, gently pushing negative thoughts away, "Not now. I am watching the birds!" Pull weeds, repot some plants, do something positive.

Record what you want. You could write about those negative things, then burn them. Remind yourself they do not have to be part of your thinking process, that you are better off without them. Take small steps each day to look at things more positive. Change your environment with a new paint color, or different furniture placement. Being stuck is an easy place to be and takes courage to move beyond.

Family often offers support, but at times, because they may be part of your issues, they may not be the safest ones to turn to in crisis. There probably isn't one person reading this who hasn't had that same experience. I have been there, also. For me, I said it is in my best interest and health to not include those people in my ife for now. Maybe lter, maybe not.

Hope you are feeling better tis evening.
Ginger

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 14, 2021

Hi Junkartist, it's good that you have the crisis line on hand and that you call them when necessary, and that you have an emergency plan in place.

I hope you are encouraged by the support and tips you've received from community members here on Mayo Clinic Connect. How are you doing today?

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