Would you take...$100 to talk to me for two hours????!
Question: This sounds wierd but I am really thinking about asking an aquaintance of mine to sit and listen to me for two hours for $100. Here's the truth, I need to talk to someone about my feelings without the crap I get from my family. I am afraid I will not come out of this severe anxiety and depression without making some major decisions concerning my marriage and my family's religion.
I HAVE BEEN SEEING A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR FOR A WHILE AND I REALLY NEED SOMEONE WHO CARES MORE!!! I know it sounds bogus but I also have NO FRIENDS anymore. My life's been hell and the truth is, if I didn't believe in Hell I would just die. Is it worth the $$ or a waist of time???
Answers: This sounds wierd but I am really thinking about asking an aquaintance of mine to sit and listen to me for two hours for $100. Here's the truth, I need to talk to someone about my feelings without the crap I get from my family. I am afraid I will not come out of this severe anxiety and depression without making some major decisions concerning my marriage and my family's religion.
I HAVE BEEN SEEING A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR FOR A WHILE AND I REALLY NEED SOMEONE WHO CARES MORE!!! I know it sounds bogus but I also have NO FRIENDS anymore. My life's been hell and the truth is, if I didn't believe in Hell I would just die. Is it worth the $$ or a waist of time???
Do you really want someone you barely know, but who you might have to see socially, to know every aspect of your life? Especially the kind of person who might take money just to be someone's shoulder to cry on?
If you need to talk to someone who cares, but who won't judge you or give you crap, call the Samaritans. It's free and it's full of helpful, caring people who just want to listen.
Don't bare your soul to someone who you don't even trust with your confidence enough not to buy their silence.
what kind of person would take your money? that's crappy. Talk to a family member or friend for free.
yea
you should tell this to your counselor
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I would talk to you for free if you want. I have had a lot of experience in mental health. I have been treated for mental illness for over 16 years
Don't pay soemone to listen to you..If you really want someone to listen to you feel free to gimme a shout. I'm a good listener.
just find someone you kinda know and tell them you rlly need to tlk to someone and ask them if they have any time just that you dont know what to do
I am a good listener also and I wouldn't charge you either..see? You do have friends willing to listen for free..
I will "talk" with you as long as you need to - free of charge - just e-mail me and we can set a time to chat. I've been there and I know what it is to feel the need to talk to someone and feel like there isn't anyone there. I will be there for you.
I'd listen to you for 2 hours at no charge. I've gone through a lot myself, and I know the importance of being able to talk with someone about personal issues. Actually talking helps more than medication. I don't pretend to be a therapist or anything, but I've helped some people because I know how's like to feel like crap. And I think I have some experience at helping people open up and share issues. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 7 years ago. I've been going to therapies and taking meds since 2001. I've been hospitalized several times as well at mental clinics. My boyfriend has major depressive disorder and even though I have my own issues, I take the time to listen to him and talk about his issues. When it comes to things like that i think that people can't be selfish, because depression can happen to anyone, at any age, and it's nice to know you have someone you can count on. I've gone through the same thing, so I know what I'm talking about. I think that a lot of people don't understand depression because they haven't been there.
take the money and use it to divorce your husband. you know that's why you're miserable. don't worry about the family's opinion or if you have failed. do it. i can see you're unhappy. and you are smart. you will make it, unless you live in a country that stones women for this, you will make it. get out of there girfriend!
if you want to see a therapist and can't afford one, then call your states social services department and ask them where you can get free help. most states, especially in the big cities offer free counseling with a psychiatrist and you can qualify for free meds from the big drug companies. they may charge on a sliding scale for a shrink, i went a long time ago when i needed help and i had to pay $6.00 per session. make some calls, it's all there for you. EMAIL ME AND START WITH A SUMMARY OF YOUR PROBLEMS AND WE WILL GET TO SOME ANSWERS FOR YOU. ............JOHN
I suppose it depends on the person really, but honestly I think there are a lot of people out there who are in similar situations as you and would love to find that one person who will listen. There are web sites that can help for free. You could probably put a lot of your questions and concerns on here, one at a time.
In regards to the major depression you are experiencing concerning your marriage and family's religion - Just because it is your family's religion doesn't mean that it is yours. Once I changed my thoughts regarding religion, yet kept my faith, my depression lifted. I just decided one day....I'm tired of living like this and I have more control over this than I realize; I was right. I took MY life back and lived it the way I wanted to.
Hey. Yes, it is definately a waist of time. Looking at what you wrote it sounds like you already know what to do. Step up and take charge and do what you think is right. Take a chance that you can still be happy.
Might see if there is a support group in your area. A good friend will not keep a stopwatch on you, if you explain you need for them to just listen.
Therapists are not supposed to get emotionally involved. If your therapist seems remote, it does not necessarily mean he/she is not listening or doesn't care.
start to journal. there will be good days and bad days and getting some of your feelings out will help. also, you can look back on it all later and feel proud of how far you've come and how much you've changed.
Sorry 2 here that. We all go threw hard times sometimes. Its part of life. you will be fine. Just u remember theres no up without a down time. Hoffy
i think your friends should just want to talk to you without an incentive.