therapy diaries
What Happened When I Stopped Going to Therapy
"During the last loss of both therapist and psychiatrist, I became technically homeless for four months."
My Insurance Didn’t Cover Therapy, So I Coped With Weed and Alcohol
"I couldn’t afford it anymore so I quit. As a result, I started getting into a very dark place mentally."
Trying to Fix My Own Mental Health Issues Was a Huge Mistake
“I was sitting in my room doing my nightly guided meditation before bed, and this sudden feeling of doom and dread sucked into my chest."
I Spend Almost a Quarter of My Income on Therapy
My insurance doesn't cover any kind of mental health visits or offer any partial reimbursement for my eating disorder and anxiety treatment.
When I Couldn’t Find a Therapist I Liked, I Tried Brain Stimulation
I originally wanted to find a talk therapist about my depression, but it didn’t seem like that was going to happen anytime soon.
This Is How One 28-Year-Old Manages Pain and Anxiety
To cope, I go on shopping binges. I work myself past exhaustion. On the positive side, I go dancing with friends. I host a drawing night to build community and foster creative energy. I make art, I listen to music.
