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Kali , 19 Nov 2009

I'm new here. Is anyone in therapy??

Hi, I'm new, cannot believe there is a site about this and that there are others like me with this issue. It is causing alot of problems between me and my husband, and of course I already feel like crap about the whole thing. I'm constantly looking health topics up on the net, I don't know why I've never looked into picking until now. So glad I did and that this site exists. So my question is: How many of you are in therapy either in face to face counseling or using an online therapy with a real doctor or therapist like you can find on this site? Is your therapy specifically for the picking or are you seeing someone for other related issues like OCD? How is it working for you? How long have you been going? I am contemplating the online therapy from this site as I watch my grandkids during the day and the closest doctor that deals with this issue, in my area is almost 2 hours away, one way. Thanks for any feedback, it will be much appreciated. :O)
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toxic2
November 24, 2009
Tried psychotherapy specifically for this issue and followed their advise and techniques. It didn't help and became a waste of time and money. See a psychiatrist (also prompted by this issue) but the meds (zol. & wel.) made it much worse. Sorry, no success here.
Kali
November 24, 2009
Thank you for your comments. I am so sorry it has not helped you, I know how discouraging that is. I was on Prozac at the highest dosage for 8 1/2 years for depression, however when I look back I realize it did nothing by itself to help this particular problem. I now treat the depression with vitamins, supplements, diet and Omega 3 fish oils. It is helping and I don't think I will ever go back on anti depressants. Thanks again for your input and I wish you well.
polkadots
November 24, 2009
I've seen the same psychiatrist for almost 10 years for various other issues. The picking was never specifically addressed, but was eliminated for a time by the use of one medication, Zyprexa (prescribed for Bipolar II). I quit taking that medicine prior to becoming pregnant. Really don't want to take it again because I've lost the 75+ pounds that it contributed to my gaining, and I really don't want them back!
Kali
November 24, 2009
BEWARE OF ZYPREXA!!!! I had a very unscrupulous doctor prescribe me Zyprexa, not only did I gain 70 pounds but it gave me Type 2 Diabetes. There was a huge lawsuit against the maker of Zyprexa because of this serious side effect. The doctor gave it to me because I had insomnia as well as depression, but it was originally designed for Psychosis. I was never Psychotic nor should it ever be used for insomnia when there are better, safer alternatives. I should sue him but he has lost his medical license and has no malpractice insurance so I would receive no monetary compensation and he can no longer practice now anyway. This is just one of the reasons I no longer take pharmaceuticals except for the diabetic meds and I do not really trust medical doctors anymore either. All they do is push pills they don't try to find out what the cause of a medical problem is they just write out a prescription and say get more excercise. :O(
polkadots
November 25, 2009
Yes, Zyprexa has a well-deserved bad reputation, and in my current much-improved mental state, I wouldn't want to touch it. But, even if I had diabetes now, which I don't, I would still give it some credit for saving my life. It worked miracles for the rage/bipolar II symptoms that controlled me, and I have no regrets. Kali, I'm sorry your experience was such a bad one.
Kali
November 25, 2009
I totally understand, sometimes you have to choose the lesser of the two evils and I'm glad it worked for you. I just wanted to make sure everyone knew about this little known side effect before they chose. I guess I still have alot of anger over it though and it came out in my post, I hope I didn't offend you. My husband has Bipolar also and I see the misery he goes through so I certainly wouldn't judge anyone for doing what they feel they need to, especially if they've already tried so many other things without success.
polkadots
November 26, 2009
No, it's cool, you didn't offend me. Folks do need to know about the stuff, and you have a right to be angry. Like you said, some folks get to a point where something needs to be done even if it's not perfect. Kind of like jumping off a sinking ship or out of a burning building--you might get hurt or even die on the way down, but you really only have two choices, to try to live or die. For you, it sounds like you had some other choices and that incompetent doctor didn't let you know about them. I'm really sorry that happened to you, but at least he's not practicing anymore.

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