robkelk Wrote:BA, you might want to mention your concerns to your family doctor. He (or she) may know a psychologist who could see you sooner than the VA staff could...Part of the problem with bouncing all over the place like a bunch of gypsies is that we really don't have a family doctor. Or at least I don't. Pretty sure my folks don't have on at this time, either. :p
Quote:Weng Fook wrote:Well, it's not just in conversation. My actions also work out this way. One day I can whip up a wonderful breakfast for my family or someone else I care about, just because I felt like it... and then the next I'm messing around with their computer without their permission because something about it irks me. This same behavior kinda carries over into conversation. If I'm not really actively focusing on whether or not I should or should not say or do something... yeah.
I think though you need to elaborate on what you mean by sticking your
foot in your mouth, since there is a huge difference from making an
insensitive and cutting remark unintentionally, to simply talking down
to another person. :S
Quote:Star Ranger4 wrote:Yeah, I kinda gathered this much already. I did manage to talk to a rep over one of their dedicated IRC applets... and the over all impression I got was, "Go ahead and apply, I see no reason not to... but you're probably not gonna be all that high on the list of priorities."
Well, as to the VA, they'd still treat you, but you would be kind of far
down as to the priority list. In CA there are Mental Health clinics
basicly run by the counties (by state mandate) so you might want to
check if TX does the same. However, in both cases its also a matter of
just how severe your symptoms are and what other resources you might be
able to call on, you might not be 'sick' enough (at the moment) or have
other resources you should try and tap first. Still, checking with them
should be your first step as if you dont qualify for treatment with
them they might be able to refer you to someone who can help.
Quote:Star Ranger4 wrote:Thanks. That kinda reminds me of my first two weeks in Boot Camp. We were kinda in limbo for a bit because more than half the recruits that were to make up our division got delayed by the snowstorms (this was February 2007).
As to the rest... hrm. I see quite a bit of myself in you, though not
quite as bad. I wound up in the hospital under a 72 hour hold before I
was able to get any significant help, heck before I believed there was
anyone who even gave a darn about me. So your ahead of the curve in
that respect probably. Also, unlike myself at the time you have us. I
cant speak for the others, but if you ever need to just talk about it
all drop me a PM and I'll listen. Can't guarentee my thoughts and
suggestions will be worth a darn for you, but I will listen.
But anyhow, thanks for the encouragement. I might actually take you up on that offer sometime.
Quote:ECSNorway wrote:Yeah, Texas does have a state-run mental health system... complete with a flagship hospital near one of the so-called 'city-bases' (gutted remains of military bases here in town that the city planners have been desperately trying to salvage for the past decade - base closures hit San Antonio pretty hard). And I suspect that you'd be right about it. Still, I'm gonna do some asking around, see if I can find people that have sought treatment in the state system before... they offer a 'pay what you can' option, and that is enticing all on its own, given what psychiatric therapy costs.
I have to say I would never go to a state/county clinic for anything serious, which this definitely is.
They tend to be where just-graduated students work to get experience.
I went to one for dental work once and swore never to do so again. Worst experience of my life.