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Psychiatrist? Is that what you mean?

Have you considered a psychologist instead?

Psychiatrists prescribe medication to solve your mental or emotional problems. They deal with diagnosing people with mental disorders and trying to fix the problem with chemicals.

Psychologists try to help you work through your issues by talking about it, or by changing your behaviors or environment. They tend to have a better track record, in my experience and are less likely to (email removed) your brain up.

Do you go to school? Your school may have a counselor who could guide you in the right direction. They deal with this kind of thing a lot and probably know someone you can talk with for free.

Alternatively, you could try looking online to places like help.com, or help.com’s chat room. There might be people there willing to listen and help, but it wouldn’t be anything like a dedicated therapist.

Have you spoken with your family about this need? If you have medical insurance, mental health may be covered and you could get free help that way.

Then I suggest you talk with your doctor. He/She will be able to tell you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_ment…

wikipedia wrote:
Services provided by Mental health trusts vary but typically include:

* Counseling sessions - one-to-one or in a group.
* Courses - such as on how to deal with stress, anger, and bereavement.
* Resources - such as leaflets and books on mental health issues
* Psychotherapy - treatment sessions with a therapist. Commonly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
* Family support - providing support to the family, friends, and carers of those with a mental health problem.
* Community drug and alcohol clinics - helping people to cope with addiction.
* Community mental health houses - supported housing to help people live in the community.
* Day hospitals and day centres - short-term outpatient sessions with a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or other mental health professional, and drop-in centres for peer support and therapeutic activities.

yeah should be covered, I got sent to a couple of people a few years ago with the NHS, psychologist type people. Go see your GP and ask them to refer you on to someone

Id imagine so, if you told your GP you didn’t want anyone else to find out im sure they’d understand.

See if a friend’s parent is travelling that way, or consider taking a bike, if it isn’t too far. Why don’t you want your parents to find out?

Parents may generally feel like they are part of the reason that their kids are messed up. I know that my mom felt that way when I tried to access help. Even though they feel that, they usually still like to be a part of the solution. I’d say that after a few sesiions, you should tell them Ask the psychologist for advice on how to bring it up, if you wish.

Don’t tell them the reason, or tell them a portion of the reason that you are going. What did he do?

Ok, so tell your parents that you were being bullied a lot and that it affected you. Tell them that the only way to get better is to see somebody about it. (They don’t need to know that it’s your dad.) I’m sorry that your dad didn’t know how to be a good example for you to follow.

Arguments about you going to see somebody bc of being bullied? How old are you? under 18 I presume? DO you think that you can wait until you are 18 to see somebody? You won’t need his permission then, and bc you’ll be older, you’ll likely have your own job and money for the fare. I also suggest speaking to the guidance counsellor atyour school. They might have suggestions.

What if you called a grandparent or uncle or aunt? An older cousin? Somebody who could make an excuse to take you out, but actually take you to the doctor?

Kalen wrote:
What if you called a grandparent or uncle or aunt? An older cousin? Somebody who could make an excuse to take you out, but actually take you to the doctor?

That’s what I was going to say.

Can you get a job and schedule time for appointments every few weeks, or get online couselling through websites like this one?

I’d make a post about how to get a job, do a resume and getting through an interview. Appearance is shallow, but it helps a lot. Communication skills are a big seller.

http://help.com/post/310570-how-to-ge…

LN’s post is really good. I’d use that. It has wonderful advice.