Online therapy?????????
March 7, 2010
is there any free site were i can chat to a free therapist online when im under 18 (most free therapist chat websites have a 18+ req)
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Should a Psych. charge my insurance a $195.00 psychotherapy session for writing a prescription?!?
March 6, 2010
I have ADHD and have to go monthly to have a prescription handed to me in person by my Psychst. since it’s a controlled substance medication. I am in the office a mere 10 minutes but I noticed he charges my insurance a 60 min psychotherapy session at 5.00 and a copay to me of . Anyone else think this is kind of shady? Should I blow the whistle? I feel guilty because I know how crappy our health insurance/system is in the USA right now and is this perhaps an example of why? HELP!!!!
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Self esteem , Anxiety , Depression and i'm only 13 , help :(?
March 5, 2010
Hey guys , i wrote a question about my issues a few weeks ago , i always think it has been resolved but it never is!
I’m confident talking to people online because nobody can see me , but at school with my friends i can never think of anything to say , it is horrible! I am so depressed , i always question the point in life , i find it hard to make eye contact with some people and sometimes because i think they will think i’m ugly ( i don’t know why), i accidentally change the pitch of my voice because i fear i sound stupid. I know I’m not a schizophrenic because my dad is a psychiatric nurse so please don’t suggest that as i don’t hear voices XD
But yeah , everyday is weird for me , i constantly worry about people not accepting me , thinking I’m boring or a total retard. I think i just tend to look at people and how they react to things way tooo much because its a common trait in my family unfortunately.
I mentioned in my last question , I was bubbly last year at school and had tonnes of mates , and now if i’m with a group of my close mates we have great laughs! It just seems that when i’m talking to them one on one i find it really awkward and i just say any old crap to try and keep them interested .
Social interaction is a never ending struggle for me , which sucks because i want to be a forensic psychiatrist and i’m scared that my own insecurities will hold me back . I just need some help with my confidence , social skills and esteem please anyone ???? When i was about 6 my parents went through a nasty divorce and it made me eat and eat until i was over weight ( i’m of average mass now) Could this of screwed me up? I’m pretty sure i’m over it by now ! And is it weird that i love my alone time , i love sitting in my room singing and watching TV by myself , i have had a few boyfriends in the past but my self esteem and anxiety tends to kick in there also! I worry that their mates wont like me and my mind goes blank, i don’t act myself around them 
Is it weird i prefer my alone time to most social interaction ??? Does anybody have the same troubles as i do and can anyone help me :(? Because to be honest , i can’t see how i belong in society anymore, i despise school although i’m good at most things there , i worry ALL the time and i am so over emotional it is unbelievable! What will give me things to talk about ??? Can i read more books , or watch more movies ?? Anyone ???????????? x
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cognitive perspective & psychodynamic perspective?
March 5, 2010
During a therapy session, Ja shares her deepest thoughts with her psychologists. They explore her early childhood memories in ored to unlock the causes of her truobling thoughts and behaviors. This approach is related to the ______.
a) behavioral perspective
b)cognitive perspective
c) psychodynamic perspective
d) humanistic perspective
any help appreciated 
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How's a good way to start treatment for depression?
March 5, 2010
i been having depression for 2 yrs now….i been sudical a few times and now, after 2 yrs, i actually told my parents about this…they always thought i have been being bullied at school, and that’s why i came home crying but it was just the depression or my anxiety….but what i really what to know is…how do i being starting treatment for this…i don’t know where to start but i’m going to the Doctor this sat., is that a good way how to start
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Demon possession is often regarded as a concept which has been rendered unnecessary by modern psychiatry.?
March 4, 2010
What ancient writers called demon possession is said to be mental disorder of the various types which are familiar to psychiatrists today. It is then argued that since modern psychiatry can explain the phenomena formerly attributed to demon possession we no longer need to believe in the existence or activity of demons. Now bear in mind psychiatry is rarely able to explain mental disorder, it is however able to ‘describe’ it as we can see from its terminology, which is almost entirely symptomatic or descriptive in character. It deals with ‘descriptions’ more than ‘causes’ although in a few cases it is able to identify specific causes of mental disorder. You see, the term demon possession defines a cause of mental disease, and is in a different category from the descriptive terminology with which modern psychiatry works. In psychiatric terms we may diagnose the Gaderene demoniac of Mark: 5. 2-7 as suffering from a manic-depressive psychosis. At the time he met Jesus he was in a state of acute mania, and from his local reputation he appears to have been frequently in such a state. By calling his disease a manic-depressive psychosis one has simply described his condition as a disorder of his personality which manifests itself by the occurrence of attacks of either mania or depression, or both states at different times in the same person. The diagnosis therefore is a purely descriptive one and tells us nothing about the cause.
Question:
In this light, would you consider demon possession to be real and occurring in many individuals today, but has been misdiagnosed by modern psychiatry who see only the symptoms and not the causes?
What say yea?
Maurog111: ‘So what you’re saying is, psychiatrists are in fact demon exorcists, and they don’t even know it?’ Because their treatments work, you know.’
No I am most certainly not saying ‘psychiatrists are in fact demon exorcists,’ and if you read the question clearly you would have noticed that, so where you got this idea from is beyond me! Of course some of their treatment works, I have not said different.
Please read the question clearly.
Gastoune: ‘So dear, you show us that your knowledge of modern psychiatry is scarce, to say the least, which is not surprising if you are not a psychiatrist…’
On the contrary, I know a far amount about it, indeed in my line of work I am called to know a far amount about it.
If you understood the question, you would have seen this, but clearly you do not and the best you can do is respond with a childish and uneduacted remark.
Anne: ‘I fail to see the connection between mental illness and demon possesion. They are not the same thing.’
Please re-read the question; you show a grave lack of understanding here.
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Would you try an online Anti-anxiety course on line if less then the cost of one doctor/ therapy visit?
March 4, 2010
Over 25 million Americans suffer from Anxiety everyday untreated. More than 45 million Americans have NO health insurance. Therapy can cost more than 0 an hour. So what is a person to do if they are tired of living with stress and anxiety day in and day out? What resources are there for people who can’t afford the high cost of medication or therapy? AttackAnxiety.com is the answer. Would you try it? Tell me your story.
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Psychology-difference between psychodynamic perspective and cognitive perspective?
March 3, 2010
During a therapy session, Ja shares her deepest thoughts with her psychologists. They explore her early childhood memories in ored to unlock the causes of her truobling thoughts and behaviors. This approach is related to the ______.
a) behavioral perspective
b)cognitive perspective
c) psychodynamic perspective
d) humanistic perspective
any help appreciated
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I need to find a college in Sweden or Germany.?
March 3, 2010
I need one that has sociology and psychology classes (my goal is to become a psychotherapist) and it must be in or near a city so modeling will be easy. I’m probably asking for a college that doesn’t exist but if you have some suggestions I would appreciate them. Preferably one that offers english courses in case I don’t get the hang of Swedish and German. (Stockholm University is already on my list)
I already am in Germany so traveling cost is not an issue.
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should i go for a masters or a doctoral degree in psychology?
March 1, 2010
i think i want to go into a career in psychology but im not sure if i should go for a masters or a doctoral degree. i am very interested in the clinical, therapueatic aspect of it and am very interested iin becoming a school psychologist or going into private practice and becoming a psychotherapist. the things that i am not interested in are things like: lab studies, psychiatry, working in an insane asylum, etc. so i was just wondering which one i should go for and which one would fulfill my needs better.
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Is becoming a psychiatrist worth all the money and years of studying?
March 1, 2010
I’m thinking of becoming a psychiatrist but the thought of 4 years in university, 4 years in med school and another 4 in residency makes me think its not worth it. I’ll be 30 years old by the time I get the job (And its not guarantee) and the thought of all the money I’ll be spending makes me not wanna become one. Is it worth it? Or should I go with being a forensic pathologist?
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is my situation hopeless?
March 1, 2010
hi,im 28 i have mental health issues which im presentley dealing with with the aid of a social worker, ive been refered for psychotherapy. but im living in a flat( apartment) with alot of youths who live locally. that hang around in gangs and they act very antisocially and aggressive and i feel threatened by them because they virtually live in my back pocket. i feel scared by them and they make the environment very provocating and threatening. and with me having problems with anxiety and controling my anger its making life even tougher to deal with. the youths shout and ‘growl’ obscenities. they act like they own the place and the area. they blast music r n b out at full volume all the time all times of night. im trying to hang in there and find somewhere else to live.. but i really dont need this when i have my own issues to deal with. : (
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What is inpatient hospital depression treatment like?
March 1, 2010
I am 17 (almost 18) and I have been depressed for over six years and I am scared of what I have become. Despite several years of good counseling and trying several medications, I still find myself extremely depressed, self harming and abusing drugs (not addicted but every day use of SOMETHING). Am I a good candidate for inpatient hospital treatment? If so, what is it like?
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can i work as a physical therapy assistant with a biology degree?
February 28, 2010
I graduated with a bachelors of science in biology (without a concentration/emphasis in a particular field of biology) and I am now wondering what else I can do with my degree. I was wondering if I could apply for a job as a physical therapy assistant now? Or will i need to go back to college for a few years or only complete a few more classes to become a physical therapy assistant? What class are most desired? Recommendations for online schools?? Thank you!
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Marquette vs. University of Denver (DU)?
February 28, 2010
I can’t quite decide which one is better for me. I want to major in Pre-Med then specialize in Psychiatry. Any info?
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