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Is going back to work a goal of your therapy? Or is there another way you may be able to pay him back later?
BTW: Finding Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
BTW: Finding Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
David Baxter PhD
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Are you able to discuss this with your therapist?
Yeah, I would do as David says and broach the subject with him.
$130 CAD ($97 USD) is a lot to be billed weekly while unemployed or on disability. So he may refer you out to community resources, do pro bono work, or decide to just keep the status quo (which seems to be: pay me when you can -- though the bills are adding up?).
Where I live in the US, the government does have job centers and other agencies with social workers available to help with "vocational rehab," including free training and finding employment that could be a good fit.
$130 CAD ($97 USD) is a lot to be billed weekly while unemployed or on disability. So he may refer you out to community resources, do pro bono work, or decide to just keep the status quo (which seems to be: pay me when you can -- though the bills are adding up?).
Where I live in the US, the government does have job centers and other agencies with social workers available to help with "vocational rehab," including free training and finding employment that could be a good fit.
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My therapist keeps saying that I need to see him weekly. I told him that I owe him $1400. And he says dint worry about it, but I am worried about it.
I know I do need to see him. I told him let's do bi weekly and he said he's worried about me because I've been taking oxycontin and drinking vodka because I am hurting both mentally and physically. I just don't want my bill with Jim to get out of control. Not sure what to do... Just stop showing up
I know I do need to see him. I told him let's do bi weekly and he said he's worried about me because I've been taking oxycontin and drinking vodka because I am hurting both mentally and physically. I just don't want my bill with Jim to get out of control. Not sure what to do... Just stop showing up
David Baxter PhD
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Have you asked him about reducing his rate or seeing you pro bono? Or at least wiping out the past due?
I would also be open with your medical doctors that you are self-medicating with alcohol, if they are not aware, since everyone benefits from a team approach.
For your chronic pain, I would continue with therapy but also look into seeing a GP, psychiatrist, pain clinic, or other specialists about any other options such as gabapentin, psych meds for chronic pain, and/or injections (such as cortisone) if you have not done so already. Gabapentin can help with anxiety, chronic pain, or alcohol dependence:
Gabapentin Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Additionally, I would possibly see a neurosurgeon about spinal stimulation, if that would help. Like I mentioned before, an implanted spinal stimulator is helping my husband's back pain a lot.
And, of course, sometimes physical therapy can help a lot, even if it was not as helpful in the past. Water therapy exercise is often one option. And there is a lot of info now on YouTube by physical therapists.
My husband's neurosurgeon also recommended an inversion table for back pain. My husband did not like it, but I use it daily at least as a way to stretch and relax. And when I have back pain, it gives me some instant relief for a while. (The cost is about $100 US on Amazon, but they offer free returns.)
For your chronic pain, I would continue with therapy but also look into seeing a GP, psychiatrist, pain clinic, or other specialists about any other options such as gabapentin, psych meds for chronic pain, and/or injections (such as cortisone) if you have not done so already. Gabapentin can help with anxiety, chronic pain, or alcohol dependence:
Gabapentin Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Additionally, I would possibly see a neurosurgeon about spinal stimulation, if that would help. Like I mentioned before, an implanted spinal stimulator is helping my husband's back pain a lot.
And, of course, sometimes physical therapy can help a lot, even if it was not as helpful in the past. Water therapy exercise is often one option. And there is a lot of info now on YouTube by physical therapists.
My husband's neurosurgeon also recommended an inversion table for back pain. My husband did not like it, but I use it daily at least as a way to stretch and relax. And when I have back pain, it gives me some instant relief for a while. (The cost is about $100 US on Amazon, but they offer free returns.)
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