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Postpartum Depression
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I'm scared to go to see a therapist
UnderAtree
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Personally I think I have been dealing with depression since the sixth grade but every time I tried to talk to my mom about it she made me feel like I was crying wolf. Since Ryan was born I have finally come out and told my family what I have been going through. My husband forgets and ignores me when I'm feeling down, my mom just tells me to get over it or to just suck it up, my dad just yells at me more and my brother makes me feel like sh!t.
Now that I finally made an appointment with a therapist I am scared that they aren't going to care at all what I have to say. But the main thing that terrifies me most is that they are going to take Ryan away from me.
I am so scared I honestly don't know what to do...I don't know if if I'm looking for advice, I mean I don't even have a question for all of this...I just feel like maybe one of you girls could understand where I am at...
Thank you if you read this...
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Re: I'm scared to go to see a therapist
I'm so sorry that you feel this way. It doesn't sound like you have a good support system - which must be really hard.
I would definitely see a therapist. They won't take your child away from you unless you pose a threat - or seem like you would hurt him. I would be upfront with your therapist and say that you are concerned about if your son will be taken away. Maybe they can calm your fears of that by telling you what they are mandated to report.
The therapist will not judge you. it was the best decision I ever made. I was getting the same response, sort of a "get over it" "you're being dramatic" type of thing, and I was not happy. It has done wonders for me. If you are not harming your baby, or incapable of taking care of him, they will not take him from you. Seek help for yourself, you will be so glad you did.
Don't be scared BUT also don't get discouraged if the first therapist you see isn't the right connection for you. Like finding the 'right' hairdresser, sometimes finding the 'right' therapist can take time.
Good luck, and I am sure you will feel better soon! Just taking a positive first step towards feeling better does a lot.
I am so sorry that you have been going through this for so long with no support from your family! Don't worry about a therapist seeing you like a "crying wolf." It sounds like nobody in your family has ever dealt with depression, which they should at least try to understand and be supportive even if they haven't. Nobody could understand until they've been through it. It's a horrible thing! I hope you find the help you need and the person you need in a therapist.
Also, if you go on meetup.com you might be able to find a group around you that deals with depression so maybe you can surround yourself with some people who understand who you can talk to?