Full-time work is a good thing, but the definition of "full-time" has been reduced. I don't know what it is now, specifically, but it's less than 40 hrs. It likely varies by state.
And most jobs do offer insurance. Maybe not jobs for very small businesses, but most do.
She has real therapist right here on BYC...free ones.
although it’s gotten huge. I first found them years ago when they were tiny and each therapist set their own prices. Now the prices appear to have gone up a bit but still
I appreciate it. Talking it out has never helped me, though.
I can so relate to what you just said
I had to go the medicine route there was no other option. I felt defeated, but honestly it's better now with medication. I feel normal, which feels weird to me because I've never felt it until I was 32 and admitted my issue to my Dr. I was in denial and it only made things worse.Oh wow sounds like you really have tried just about everything already!
I do think for you medicine is definitely the best next step since you’ve already tried so much else and, like you said, sometimes it really is just chemicals!
For me, I think my thing is more just anxiety and maybe a bit of seasonal stuff, so the talking helps, especially since I’ve never really had that before, but I know it won’t help everybody and for some people, medicine is definitely the best, or sometimes the only, option. Which is perfectly fine! Definitely nothing to be ashamed or afraid of or anything. I know not everything works for everyone so I say if you want to try medicine then go for it!
I wouldn’t be worried about the weight gain or anything. I think you will be fine. It affects everybody differently so you might not even experience it. And even if you do, they can likely try different medicines and/or dosages until they find the right one for you.
I really, truly hope that you are able to find something that works for you.
