
6:15 pm

January 10, 2011

8:54 pm

January 10, 2011

I'm pretty surprised that was the first option your therapist gave you. In my experience, a therapist usually tries to work with you without medication if that's possible. I actually had to persuade my therapist to let me try some medication, and while it helped me, it's definitely not for everyone. Talk therapy can absolutely be done without drugs, I'd recommend looking for a different therapist if you're not getting what you need.
9:05 pm

January 10, 2011

4:22 pm

January 10, 2011

7:51 pm

January 10, 2011

I don't think so. I think that the therapist will try alternatives before prescribing medication. Also, I don't think all therapists have the authorization to prescribe meds. One of the reasons why I left my last therapist was because she refused to find alternatives to medication. I realize that some things are hard without taking pills, but she made it sound like it was impossible.
If you are uncomfortable with this therapist, you should find another one.
6:26 am

January 25, 2011

It really depends on your situation. Let's say you're an addict. The doctor would have to address your physical symptoms as well as your psychological ones. So while working with you in therapy, he will have to give you medications for say, depression if you're suffering from it.
I do think they go hand in hand in most cases. Psychological problems always affect the body.
2:50 pm

November 15, 2011

Therapy doesn't exactly mean you will have prescription drugs along with it. Many people go with a more natural way of healing, such as yoga, meditation, exercise, or other mind-stimulating activities. They don't necessarily have to be prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications. The great thing about modern science is the flexibility that is involved during treatment. However you go about it, be sure to explore the many opportunities. What type of treatment are you in? I noticed you said "a lot" of medications. No one wants to be on a lot, especially if you are recovering from a drug addiction, but some may be required for a full recovery. Be sure to speak with a professional about your condition if you haven't already. They don't want to put you on unnecessary drugs if they don't have to for two reasons. One, cost. It most likely will be very expensive. Two, side effects. Many people have to go through many trial runs before finding out which drug is right for them. Three, the healthiest way to recover is naturally. Whatever you decide, make sure to think of all the options available.
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October 10, 2013

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