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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:24:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MilHouse-556]
I know everyone on GD has the perfect millionaire life but if you could spend an hour of your time and $5 a week would you speak with a counselor/psychiatrist?
I remember when I was a child my mom took me to a psychiatrist because it was required for ritalin (I was an early adhd kid) and in general it was nice to just talk to someone about what's going on in your life who was a professional. I recently found out the insurance I've had for many years has no deductible and a $5 co-pay for counselor/psychiatrist with no limit on visits within a year period. I'm wondering why I wouldn't just spend an hour of my time and $5 a week and talk with someone who could potentially get me on a path to keep doing better in my life. What say GD? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:25:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Who's paying the rest?
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:26:25 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FuriousYachtsman: Who's paying the rest? My health insurance company. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:27:55 PM EDT
[#3]
No I wouldnt because I dont want therapy
That time would be better used walking the woods with my thoughts But Im not everyone and therapy is good for some people |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:28:32 PM EDT
[#4]
Fuck no.
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SGP
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:28:48 PM EDT
[#5]
No, but I don't need one.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:30:00 PM EDT
[#6]
Only if she shared the couch with me…
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:30:03 PM EDT
[#7]
Heck no.
They're crazier than I am! |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:31:15 PM EDT
[#8]
If you think it might help, then why not? Worst case scenario is that 4-5 visits in you decide you’re a-ok no longer going and you’re only out $20 and a few hours of time.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:32:11 PM EDT
[#9]
Happiness is overrated.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:33:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: anesvick]
[#10]
Yes.
I've seen more bad shit than most though. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:34:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MilHouse-556]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Autostrada_Pilot: If you think it might help, then why not? Worst case scenario is that 4-5 visits in you decide you’re a-ok no longer going and you’re only out $20 and a few hours of time. That's my thought. Small time sink and basically no money out of pocket to see if it has any value to me. I could see how some people see this as a sign of weakness or they dont need help but I guess I don't see it that way. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:35:28 PM EDT
[#12]
I don't have the time for it as it is.... if I had an 8th day of the week, sure.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:35:43 PM EDT
[#13]
I seen a psychopathogist once.
I told him, “Doc, I can’t seem to make any friends. You cocksucker.” |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:35:55 PM EDT
[#14]
I am a grumpy old sailor who drinks and cusses too much and I have very immoral thoughts whenever I see a pretty woman. I figure a counselor/psychiatrist would pay me $5 to not visit them.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:36:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PRasko]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: Fuck no. This |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:36:46 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MilHouse-556: That's my thought. Small time sink and basically no money out of pocket to see if it has any value to me. I could see how some people see this as a sign of weakness or they dont need help but I guess I don't see it that way. You might come out worse than you went in a few times.. some of the self reflection can be a bitch. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:38:01 PM EDT
[#17]
That's why I have dogs, a kegerator, and a heavy bag.
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USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:38:32 PM EDT
[#18]
No.
My job puts me adjacent to a lot of counselors and therapists and it has not left me with a high impression of the skills or value of most of them. I am willing to admit it is a biased perception, but I also don't think I need therapy either. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:38:35 PM EDT
[#19]
Yes
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:39:34 PM EDT
[#20]
Sure /s/. Right up until the .Gov takes away your guns for being under the care of a Mental Health Specialist. I'll pass thanks.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:39:38 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MilHouse-556: That's my thought. Small time sink and basically no money out of pocket to see if it has any value to me. I could see how some people see this as a sign of weakness or they dont need help but I guess I don't see it that way. If you think it’ll be of value then you should try it. But I’d definitely choose a counselor over a psychiatrist. You don’t want medication. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:40:08 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Heck no. They're crazier than I am! having seen several counselors over the last 7 years, I concur. I guess if you have a need to be indoctrinated |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:40:56 PM EDT
[#23]
And get put on another list to use for disarmament reasons by a corrupt.gov??? Fuck no.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:42:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HappyCamel]
[#24]
A really good interesting psychiatrist with a strong practice in CBT and performance coaching? Fuck yeah.
Eta: As long as there was none of the nanny state bullshit that exists, which is not the case |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:42:40 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: No I wouldnt because I dont want therapy That time would be better used walking the woods with my thoughts But Im not everyone and therapy is good for some people Therapeutic activities are far more effective than therapy sessions |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:43:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kuraki]
[#26]
I'd love to even at $50 or $100. Maybe not every week.
The problem with that is I'm convinced that I have no way of determining whether the counselor/therapist/psychiatrist is the 1% who: understands men and women are different and require different types of therapy, didn't come to that position just to wrestle with their own psychosis, won't report every thing I say to any agency willing to hear it and fuck my life up in totality(the 3 that didn't choose this career for the prior reason probably did it solely to fuck people they dislike politically over), and finally, actually offers something of value for the time and money spent. I have a better chance of winning the Powerball, with far less at risk. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:43:37 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mooseless: If you think it’ll be of value then you should try it. But I’d definitely choose a counselor over a psychiatrist. You don’t want medication. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mooseless: Originally Posted By MilHouse-556: That's my thought. Small time sink and basically no money out of pocket to see if it has any value to me. I could see how some people see this as a sign of weakness or they dont need help but I guess I don't see it that way. If you think it’ll be of value then you should try it. But I’d definitely choose a counselor over a psychiatrist. You don’t want medication. 100%, my experience with ADHD drugs when I was growing up was a disaster. I hated them. I found a counselor who is a dude that was one of the few who didn't have pronouns in their bio. Most were females with pronouns and other weird shit in their bio. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:43:53 PM EDT
[#28]
Ride a motorcycle instead.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:43:56 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: Fuck no. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:44:50 PM EDT
[#30]
yes
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DE, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:46:45 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Heck no. They're crazier than I am! This and time are the only reasons I wouldn’t |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:49:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pallas]
[#32]
Depends on the shrink, I know a good one that I pop into every now and then, mainly to bitch and complain, usually every few years. She gives advice back, it can really open your eyes to things. Last time I went was because my Dad had died, he ripped off my cousins and me, and I was upset that I didn't go tell him to "go fuck yourself" when he was in hospice, just one last time. She said I should let that go now, problem solved, here's your $110.
Unfortunately, shrinks are kind of like chiropractors, there are great ones, mediocre ones, and a whole lot of bozos. Becareful what you say, many of them take things too seriously, or don't have your sense of humor. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:49:17 PM EDT
[#33]
Only if they give me some good drugs at every visit
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:49:51 PM EDT
[#34]
I wouldn’t see a therapist once a week if they paid ME $5.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:50:58 PM EDT
[#35]
I have a fantasy of seeing a female counselor who takes advantage of me sexually.
So, yes. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:51:13 PM EDT
[#36]
No need. I've mastered self-medication.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:51:53 PM EDT
[#37]
Yes but not really for "normal" reasons.
I'd like to pick their brain on a variety of subjects surrounding human psyche. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:52:01 PM EDT
[#38]
I knew that his eating dog food was going to kill him one day.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:53:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal]
[#39]
Therapy increases disfunction for most people.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:53:01 PM EDT
[#40]
Personally it's not for me. I'll continue to deal with my demons on my own and if they win I'll go on and be with the lord.
I'm not capable of judging someone else or their need for help. The only eyes I have to look at life are mine. Through my eyes sitting with someone and talking with all the focus in the room on me is worse than any hell my m8nd can imagine. OP you know if you need it, if you do I see no shame in it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:53:40 PM EDT
[#41]
Sounds like a waste of time and $5
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:54:05 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By anesvick: Takes strength to admit there might be a problem. You might come out worse than you went in a few times.. some of the self reflection can be a bitch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By anesvick: Originally Posted By MilHouse-556: That's my thought. Small time sink and basically no money out of pocket to see if it has any value to me. I could see how some people see this as a sign of weakness or they dont need help but I guess I don't see it that way. You might come out worse than you went in a few times.. some of the self reflection can be a bitch. Hell. Everybody is crazy. It's just how you handle it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:54:49 PM EDT
[#43]
Price is right if you find a good one
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:55:34 PM EDT
[#44]
$5 Counseling
 Stop It - Bob Newhart |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:55:37 PM EDT
[#45]
I go as needed, it's $20 per visit for me.
I've been working through some issues I discovered I had, and did the vast majority of the work myself through reading, meditating, understanding what I was going through and why. But it was awesome to have someone I could tell ANYTHING to, bounce ideas off of, check my thought processes, etc in a professional capacity where I didn't have to disclose any of this to family or friends. I wouldn't go just to go... but if you have something you want to talk about, absolutely. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:55:41 PM EDT
[#46]
If you have the time, what's the harm? Seen one for a little while recently, and it was helpful. There's zero shame in it.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:56:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JamesJones]
[#47]
I don't have time * for that
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:57:29 PM EDT
[#48]
Happy ending therapy for like five bux?
Hell yeah. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:57:57 PM EDT
[#49]
I personally wouldnt go to councelor if it was free.
Why spend an hour plus of my week, say maybe 80 hours a year (at one hour per weekly visit) plus the drive time for something I dont need nor want. I guess maybe if you paid me a couple hundred bucks per visit for my time, but even that would get old after after a couple months. I have a lot of other more productive and or enjoyable things I would rather do with my free time. However if you feel like you want or need the services of a counselor that I guess $5 a visit is a good deal given I dont think you can even get a happy meal for five bucks today. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:59:49 PM EDT
[#50]
The amount of times I've had to answer "Have you ever seen a therapist and what for?" tells me that if I do I'll probably sink my career.
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