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how did you find your dr/counselor?

eSynergyeSynergy
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I've never been on this board before but I'm starting to think I should talk to a counselor or therapist about my anxiety (I don't feel depressed though...just very anxious and overwhelmed). Last night DH told me I'm not the same person I was 6 mo. ago...it was kind of a wake-up call and now I think it may be more than just normal stress.

How did you go about finding your therapist or counselor? I have no idea where to start. I've never done any of this before.

ETA: DS has been diagnosed with hearing loss, and that is definitely contributing to my anxiety/sadness.

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  • BlairWaldorfBlairWaldorf member

    I'm so sorry.

    I knew I wanted a female psychiatrist, but my insurance only has 4 in the network.  & one only sees eating disorders.  & the other three were just general birth to death type psychiatrists.

    So I hit Google.  I actually Googled "postpartum therapists" in my area & found that one of the major hospitals has a peripartum program.  & I found my psychiatrist through that program.

    When I went into their inpatient program in the hospital, I found my new psychiatrist because she was my attending.

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  • wingedbridewingedbride member
    i called my OB. she had been very open about PP disorders after delivery and told me to call if I needed help.
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  • eSynergyeSynergy

    Thanks...these are great ideas. I never thought of calling my OB's office.

    I think I may also ask his audiologist b/c they may know someone who specializes in special needs/dealing with that sort of thing. 

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  • ImChrisBrideImChrisBride member
    I found the Postpartum Support International website (www.postpartum.net) and followed the link to resources in my area.  There is a coordinator that is based in my city, and she was able to give me names of other therapists in the city that specialize in reproductive related mood disorders.  I HIGHLY recommend finding someone who specializes in PPD.  I have seen other therapists before, and I don't think it would have been as good a fit for me with the other therapists.  I'm very glad I chose someone whose practice is only PPD and other reproductive related issues.
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  • Kflie83Kflie83 member
    I went to my OB. They are actually very used to this topic since they try to screen for it at the 6 week postpartum appt. Mine prescribed my RX and set up my appt. with a therapist for me.
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  • Meliss227Meliss227

    Hi

    I am right outside of Philly but the doctors and therapist that I see are all in the city. I go to Penn Care for Women and Dr. Alam and Dr. Kolecki sent me to Dr. Kovach but she left to do inpatient at Temple. After she left she had Dr. Mathews take over. She is with Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness. She is really good and deals with depression during and after pregnancy. She has an office at 801 Spruce and near UPenn. 

    For therapy I see Amber at the Center for Growth. The therapists there also deal with depression during and after pregnancy. They are located on 5th between Locust and Spruce. 

    Good Luck! 

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  • Daisy41459Daisy41459 member
    I had a routine check-up with my primary care doctor and asked him if he felt comfortable diagnosing me or if I should call my OB.  He told me that he wouldn't have a problem treating me.  I just started meds this week.  I go back in 5 weeks and we'll decide then if the meds are working or if I need counseling with or without meds.  Best of luck to you and your DS.
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  • IheartkeviIheartkevi member

    Oliver looks like a sweetie!!

    I talked to my nurse at the OB's office when I went in for my annual (around 4.5 months PP).  She then referred me back to my regular physician and he's been handling it from there. Start with someone you know...they'll help you go from there.

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