You know...

[Tolerant1]

29. A few years ago, I had a GP throw anti-depressants at me...

The best way can I describe them was they gave me a "fake happy." I know they work for many, but not me. I can relate with you.

The clinic I go to is Christian-based, and they have a sliding scale on the rate based on my income. I'm Christian, so that didn't bother me; however, at my first appointment, the therapist asked me if I wanted Christiany or secular therapy. I went the Christiany route, but I've not experienced much other than the occasional Bible verse. So, maybe there's a clinic nearby you that similar and that charges little.

I guess my main point to stress is find someone who knows what they are doing and is professional who isn't someone you know. I've admitted things to my therapist that no one knows, and he didn't blink or react in any way. At one point, he told me he had heard much worse from other clients. Not being judged is healing.

I could not be more sincere.