They haven't found me a FUCKING psychiatrist to prescribe my meds for
THREE.
FUCKING.
YEARS.
Waiting list. After waiting list. After waiting list. Kicking the can down the road...! Ghosted over and over again! AND YOU KNOW ADHD IS GREEEEEAAAAAAT FOR FUCKING WAITING AND FOLLOWING UP Y'KNOW??? RIGHT???
My experience so far is the psychiatrist is the easy part (if you have a formal diagnosis already); had a psychiatrist appointment in under two weeks after trying to schedule one but they couldn't prescribe anything without the formal diagnosis (they outright said i would probably benefit from medication) :/
They gave me a referral to a psychologist for testing; that appointment took over two months, and I'm... not happy about it. Didn't really go anywhere and now I'm looking again.
I was able to get diagnosed pretty easily. But getting to see a therapist has been impossible. I've stopped trying. After I was diagnosed, I tried to see a therapist. Get an appointment 6 months away. Show up 6 months later, sign in at reception, wait 45 minutes until a nurse comes and tells me the doctor cancelled due to an emergency. Reschedule for another 6 months later. Repeat the same situation. Four. Fucking. Times.
After the last time they pulled this shit, I stopped bothering. I'm sure it would be less of headache if I actually had money to pay for a private therapist; but I just have Medi-Cal and have limited options for where I can use my insurance.
I’ve been seeking help on-and-off again for the last 5 years and it’s been the following experience for me.
Years ago, on-and off again
Me: seeks help, search for therapist on a budget
Prospective therapist: I’m sorry but your case seems complex and requires therapist+ premium starting at $250/hr with weekly sessions starting tomorrow
Me: has very little money, insurance only covers $500/year
….
Now
Me: seeks help now that there’s money saved up
Therapy practices near me: now it’s $270/hr and we’ll call you in 6-10 months to schedule your first consultation appointment
11 Comments
ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 33 pts · 1y
https://openpathcollective.org/
A collective of American therapists that charge $30-70 per session plus a one time membership fee of $65 to support the organization
full disclosure: I am a counselor in their directory
shplane@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Highly recommend. I found my therapist there 5 years ago and she’s amazing
Draegur@lemm.ee · 30 pts · 1y
Two months? Ha. Ahaha. Hahahahaha
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
AHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
THREE YEARS.
They haven't found me a FUCKING psychiatrist to prescribe my meds for
THREE.
FUCKING.
YEARS.
Waiting list. After waiting list. After waiting list. Kicking the can down the road...! Ghosted over and over again! AND YOU KNOW ADHD IS GREEEEEAAAAAAT FOR FUCKING WAITING AND FOLLOWING UP Y'KNOW??? RIGHT???
God FUCKING dammit.
alekwithak@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 1y
Then you finally get your meds and RFKJr throws you in a concentration camp for your mental illness.
Draegur@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 1y
I am not fucking going to el salvador. But I might just go straight to hell. Hopefully I'll drag some fascists down there with me.
Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 1y
My experience so far is the psychiatrist is the easy part (if you have a formal diagnosis already); had a psychiatrist appointment in under two weeks after trying to schedule one but they couldn't prescribe anything without the formal diagnosis (they outright said i would probably benefit from medication) :/
They gave me a referral to a psychologist for testing; that appointment took over two months, and I'm... not happy about it. Didn't really go anywhere and now I'm looking again.
dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 1y
✨ America 🌈
wise_pancake@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 1y
Just in case anyone from Ontario is reading, there are websites of therapists taking appointments, organized by accreditation.
Prices are also much cheaper than $500, but they are mostly over $150 per session.
Vent@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
I'm in America and my therapist is $150 per session before insurance kicks in.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 6 pts · 1y
I was able to get diagnosed pretty easily. But getting to see a therapist has been impossible. I've stopped trying. After I was diagnosed, I tried to see a therapist. Get an appointment 6 months away. Show up 6 months later, sign in at reception, wait 45 minutes until a nurse comes and tells me the doctor cancelled due to an emergency. Reschedule for another 6 months later. Repeat the same situation. Four. Fucking. Times.
After the last time they pulled this shit, I stopped bothering. I'm sure it would be less of headache if I actually had money to pay for a private therapist; but I just have Medi-Cal and have limited options for where I can use my insurance.
moonbunny@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I’ve been seeking help on-and-off again for the last 5 years and it’s been the following experience for me.
Years ago, on-and off again Me: seeks help, search for therapist on a budget Prospective therapist: I’m sorry but your case seems complex and requires therapist+ premium starting at $250/hr with weekly sessions starting tomorrow Me: has very little money, insurance only covers $500/year ….
Now Me: seeks help now that there’s money saved up Therapy practices near me: now it’s $270/hr and we’ll call you in 6-10 months to schedule your first consultation appointment
Good fun.