What you CAN do if you can't Afford Therapy - Therapist Explains!

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Psychotherapist Georgia Dow explains options you might look into if you cannot afford therapy.
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[@ShadowScar3]

Still don't understand how she is not more popular. She just gave out free therapy. Taking care of your Basic needs, offering some tools, methods & resources. Pure Gold! Man, i needed this reminder. If you happen to see this comment you're very much appreciated! Thank you!

[@GeorgiaDow]

I do Stephen and it has touched me =) Thank you for taking the time to write this and for being a part of my community. You made my day

[@CrystalBluesky]

Can confirm: Journaling does wonders. I turned into my own therapist when I was a teenager by writing my emotions out, exploring them, and getting past my emotional knee-jerk reactions. Through journaling, I was able to take a step-back and analyze the things that went wrong and how I would change it, or keep similar bad situations from happening again in the future. I always highly recommend journaling to my friends who are struggling.

[@GeorgiaDow]

it can be immensely helpful

[@acridyd]

Is it possible to journal incorrectly? I've found journaling causes my mind to linger on negative thoughts far longer than I would normally if I just had a thought then let it pass.

[@tanmay2340]

​​@@acridyd I was wondering the same thing. And it's also that after I finish writing my journal for the day and try to read it again, I feel like it was written by a different person.

[@TelynEthuil]

I wish that when I was younger I had you as my therapist. I really failed to open up due to how I felt around them, or they didn't seem to be listening to what I felt was important. Bad experiences caused me to avoid mental health help for decades, and then the sheer cost was the other barrier. Thankfully I am getting therapy on the NHS now and it's helping since I was able to actually talk and be ready to talk. I hope you continue to inspire people to take steps to care about their mental health.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you for the kind words, I hope it is going well

[@townshipaddict495]

My Notes: 1. Fix your sleep schedule 2. Eat healthy and at fixed timings 3. Excersise daily 4. Journal 5. Self help books, go slow 6. Yoga and medidation

[@jesserose568]

So exercise while working 11 hours a day and your family is dying from hunger.

[@abigailhager1233]

And like alright fine it's strictly true, but I can do that myself, I wouldn't want a therapist if doing Pilates is going to help me

[@DarthErdoğan]

Dear journal, my daughter died from hunger today. It was a very bad day.

[@iuli3097]

Hey, Georgia! I just wanted to say that I'm so happy that you do these videos. I'm on my way to become a teacher and it's the first time when I think about doing something to help the people around me with the world they live in (I just realised that understanding your feelings it's sooo important, but complicated). You inspire me so much! I love everything you do! Thank you so much! 💛

[@GeorgiaDow]

Luli thank you

[@DG_Raizen]

Therapist here (Social Work type). Firstly, I want to say thank you for taking the time to use your reach to help and educate so many people. That lack of access leaves a lot of people in rough positions with few places to turn, so reaching out in this way is definitely a huge step forward. Secondly, access to care has been a problem for a long time between rates, poverty, insurance/managed care, a healthcare system that's way behind the times, poorly compensated therapists with excessive loads, limited number of therapists, etc. This is coupled with the complexity of mental illness which makes it that much more difficult to find an appropriate therapist. It's frustrating to me that here we are in 2022 and it feels like mental health care and access still takes a back seat to everything else.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I agree it should be covered access for everyone. thank you for the work you do to help people

[@DG_Raizen]

@@GeorgiaDow Well you're very welcome. Honestly, it's easy for me to get wrapped up in that conversation.

[@amandaluther1281]

So it 1am I’m laying in bed cry I go on KZbin to see if there is so glimmer of hope to feel better I find your video’s and build up the courage to call the NAMI hotline…. Only to hear a message telling me they are now only open from 10am-10pm Monday-Friday.

[@classicslover]

That's a relief, Georgia! Thank-you! I DO get 7 1/2 to 8 hours of sleep, and during the pandemic I'm now up to 250 pounds of muscle (wasn't a goal, just the result of consistent exercise:) and I finished writing my memoir. I also draw, (I expand now by working with color) play guitar, sing (I have even done opera), pray, go for walks, meditate, read and find ways to help people. Just yesterday, I ran (literally) an errand and saw a man at a corner standing looking...not happy. I said "hi", we struck up a conversation and I asked if the new year had been good to him. Then he told me his brother had just died. Drawing on my experience from my Dad dying, we chatted some more. He was...less...sad.

[@GeorgiaDow]

You helped make someones day brighter CL i am sure that was invaluable for them. happy you are working on you also =)

[@classicslover]

@@GeorgiaDow Working on me...I may have reached my limit. I think I MAY need my..."Adrian!" ...like Rocky.

[@navydavy]

YESS THIS IS THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FORR! im really broke and i CANNOT afford therapy. Im also really mentally tired (I get bullied, judged and hated a lot annd i can't stand up for myself! I want to defend myself but i can't and that makes me feel totally angry at myself AND other people) i don't really know how i feel about myself. One time im selfish, one time im insecure. And i've wanted to talk about this with people (my family doesn't really understand) so i just accepted that i won't be able to talk to a professional and i should do things myself. Thank you so so much for this video!

[@enderless6055]

I never taught I could find someone to relate to. I get judged and bullied by the people in my family and when I wanna stand up for myself I get in trouble and yelled at. I can't even stand up for myself. And I always feel mad at people because I can't express my feelings without someone judging me or someone actually understanding me but nobody does.

[@navydavy]

@@enderless6055 YES! You don't stand up for yourself so much that even when you REALLY want to defend yourself, you basically can't.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am so sorry to hear this. being bullied is probably why I became a therapist. I hope that you find your voice and know you are no alone. It is something which stays with you, may we make our own voice and know our value even if others dont

[@enderless6055]

@@GeorgiaDow I wish you were my therapist if I had one from what I heard other alot of therapists listen and something happens to you if you say something your not supposed to. You also seem that you'll actually understand

[@Drazooma]

Employee assistance programs are beneficial as well. They often provide free access to short term counseling, asessments, and referrals. Thank you for your insight on this often underaddressed issue!

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you for that

[@baffjey]

Ma'am, i have to say... one of your wonderful Attributes is your special Voice. Its frequency lets the walls around my heart crumble, so that it can be touched. There is so much authenticity and vulnerability in your Voice, that i cant help it but to feel vulnerable and open as well. Sometimes if i struggle to feel my sadness that has build up, i just listen to your videos . Im glad that you decided to stay openhearted, despite your past pain. The Energy in your Voice fits your job perfectly.

[@GeorgiaDow]

This has touched me deeply. Thank you for the heartfelt message I saved it =) I am so happy that it can reach you when you are in need. I wish you the best. thank you for being a part of my youtube family

[@Raven_Black_252]

When you posted that do you need therapy video I was about to comment that I can't even afford any help in my country as we are going through the worst financial crisis we've ever faced, I can barely afford food and bills here, but even writing that made me feel sad so I did not post the comment. It's a good coincidence now you post this. Your video is helpful, just like the others; more helpful than you might think. I've already been doing some of those tips, but some others are not accessible to me. I hate that even such simple things are out my reach. I don't know, I don't even feel like we are living here. Just surviving the day. Life must be more than that. It hurts more to see the things I am missing just because of being born in a 3rd world country, living each day imagining what could have been. I don't know. Don't mind me. Thank you Georgia for everything.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am so dearly sorry. Your message brought me to tears and I hope that things get brighter for you. I hope that some of these techniques are helpful for you. I hope things turn around and you

[@Raven_Black_252]

@@GeorgiaDow Thank you, I hope you keep what you love doing, especially if it includes making videos. You have already helped me more than anyone I know here, even tough you are just someone from the other side of the world thousands of kilometers away. It really is a valuable thing to reach out to so many people from different places, and I hope you understand how powerful that is.

[@AlexanderDRamos]

sleep from 6am to 4pm eating a lunch and some anything i found when i go downstairs feeling nothing dopamine loops and just realizing it ( T uT) i just wanna maintain a normal rhythm in my daily life

[@Cylennce]

I really love your content! It makes me feel affirmed that I was doing the right thing by contacting my uni's counseling and talking to my friends before I discovered this channel through the Arcane reaction videos.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am so happy that you had the courage to do it and I had a small role in that

[@RavinkaMalinka]

I've been self medicating my whole life because Slovakia sucks :D ... a method that help me a lot is something I call "the annoying child method" ... basically I just keep asking WHY until I come to the root of the problem. Imagine the child will not take "I don't know" for an answer, so it also forces me to do research. It helped me overcome my arachnophobia for instance, or make me realize that I'm worrying for nothing. I absolutely hate people who tell me to "get help" if I so much as look tired. I can't afford it and for free therapy (not in my home country anymore) my insurance put me on a waiting list.... 3 years and still waiting C: (think they didn't even put me on that list/they lost my data...doesn't matter anymore...) Nevertheless I think every therapist should put so much care and effort into their work as you do. You are a wonderful, insightful person.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you so much for those beautiful words. I am happy you have found ways which work for you and I wish you the best.

[@s.t2575]

I just found out my dog had cancer and has to be put down. It's the straw that broke the camel's back. I feel broken. I needed this video.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope it helps. I am so sorry for the loss of your dog

[@TheWrestlinEra]

These videos are comforting. Ma’am you are glowing! You are very pretty and have a wonderful personality! 🤍

[@GeorgiaDow]

Aww thank you . I am happy they comfort you

[@caiunaredeepeixe136]

THANK YOU GEORGIA this type of content is SO important and even tho I feel like the majority of people avoid giving actually usable and more practical tips

[@fiveironkrabski9862]

Georgia, thank you for what you do. Additionally, therapists are people too, so while you're helping us, I hope you can recognize that all of us here wish you the best; so if you are ever feeling down, I hope you can find the right tactic that helps you and that you know that the people you help are right there for you.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Wow that is the most beautiful and caring comment. I read it out loud twice and I am very touched. You have a wonderful heart and thank you for being a part of my community

[@kylel8605]

So I thought I was depressed because I had low energy but I realized I'm still optimistic and still positive so it can't be depression. So I thought maybe I just need a therapist, and I started self therapy like documenting my triggers. My triggers are stupid people and inconsiderate people. Well those aren't triggers I can address since most people are stupid and/or inconsiderate. I work. I socialize at work. Aside from that I avoid people and I take a day off if I need it. I'm human. It's not about needing therapy or having anything wrong with me, it's about society and the pressure of generally everyone having an opinion that you need help. Sometimes you really don't. Sometimes you just need a break

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes and you know what you need that is half the battle. Thank you for this comment

[@M13C7]

Honestly a reason why i dont want to waste any money on therapists anymore is because most of them seem to suck. Not everyone, but most. I seen several therapist over the course of years. I tried to stick with each one and give them a chance, but in the end i realized they didnt even walk to talk to me yet help me. They wanted to hold their monologs, or let me talk and only nod without giving me and feedback or remembering what i said the next time we spoke. It was exhausting to try again and again, only to feel like even people that i pay to care about me do not care enough to even ACT like they do. I feel like trying to work on my problems on my own helped me more actually. Including videos online, and books, but mostly just retrospecting everything i do or do not do. It helped with a lot, and still there is a lot id need help with. But i dont have the nerve anymore to deal with people who obviously dont care. Who i ask for help and all they do is waste hour after hour, saying we would talk about what i wish to talk about "sometime in the future" and then i figure all they were talking about was themselves instead of me. Even the things you said in this video were NEVER part of my therapy and i been to five different therapists. From trauma therapy to cognitive behavioural therapy. And in the end i actually even felt they were siding with my abusers, making excuses why what they did was bad BUT...

[@GeorgiaDow]

i hope you find one who is more homework and behaviourally oriented, You can always ask if they give homework and concrete work. I hope you find someone who does

[@Elli_Hamato_Todoroki]

The outfit from your Luisa-video! You look so good in anything

[@GeorgiaDow]

Ha you noticed =) yes I filmed it after I did that video

[@jinp7669]

Today I did some push-ups and I’m so glad I’m proud 🥺

[@GeorgiaDow]

perfect !!

[@anata.one.1967]

I fixed my breakfast, and that seems to work for me.

[@matheussanthiago9685]

you know how you put your phone on battery saver mode to shut background applications and focus exclusively on one thing? that's basically how I survive in desperate need of therapy and no conditions to do so

[@GeorgiaDow]

I think that is a wonderful thing to do. Focusing on one thing is good for us all. I hope you are doing okay and thank you for commenting

[@echo4046]

Absolutely needed this I'm so glad i put you on post notifications

[@GeorgiaDow]

Yay thank you for subbing

[@Hanaisonmars]

My cusion said that the therapists in my area are horrible and they don't actually help. And then when I went to therapy, it didn't help me at all...

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope you find someone who does match well and help you. They are out there

[@NDJunction]

*sees and processes video* anyone else like "shhh, take my money" and wanting Georgia-sensei to be their personal therapist -_- ?

[@GeorgiaDow]

aww haha this was so sweet

[@Flufferz626]

Omg thank you for this. I say this as I'm not sleeping or getting outside because it is cold. My spouse tells me to just stand out on our balcony and write/draw. Libraries in my area are doing free consulting. I'll look into that.

[@GeorgiaDow]

wonderful to hear I hope it goes well

[@Outlawsrevenge1020]

I just started journaling regularly, mainly about my fears. It has really helped me to get that out of my head so I don't have to carry that around with me all day, especially since I suffer from anxiety.

[@mandymiller5677]

This was more helpful than you ever know! I’m trying to be peer support for my sister. She’s struggling in adulthood and I hope talking with her today I can give her the right resources and support her in the fact that healing does take time.

[@daraven4714]

Know thy self, is half the battle. Despite knowing sometimes we need outside help. Know local hotlines for those emergencies. Calling for help has saved me from myself on more occasions than I would like to count.

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes its invaluable

[@fanimedusoleil]

I'm pretty sure my sister is going to die this year. And my doctor just increased her rates, and I just quit my job and am scared. I thank you for giving me some options...

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you are finding things to help you manage and I wish you the best through this time.

[@bobbyed5383]

I can very much vouch for exercise. I wish I'd known from childhood that it could help with so many things. I only started about 9 months ago and it's improved my anxiety, depression, and ADHD so much! Journaling has also been really helpful. It helped me to be kinder to myself and not as guilty and disappointed in myself when I didn't accomplish all the things I wanted to that day.

[@savagecatgt]

God thank you for this. I was in therapy for 2 years and thanks to reasons I had to quit for the last year and some times I forget those simple tools and lessons I was taught. And it's always nice to get permission *sometimes you just need to hear the words over the negative voices* to treat yourself with compassion and understanding. Like I wouldn't start yelling at a disabled person, that they are a waste of space and a failure. But being disabled myself thats the things I tell myself. Crazy right but that's why telling yourself out loud your ok it's OK. It Also helps to practice that if you wouldn't say the negative and critical things you think about yourself to someone in the same position as yourself then why do it to yourself. Try it to imagine it. What would happen if you say out loud the negative and harmful things you say to yourself to someone else. Then imagine people are watching that exchange how bad would you look to everyone. Then imagine yourself watch this exchange in the crowd. Would you think that this is OK or would you think that person is a bully and they need to be nicer.

[@Karottop]

Hey Georgia! Can you please do a video on grief and the different stages? I’ve started journaling after my dad passed away this last Christmas, but I just wanted more insight on each topic, thank you so much for all of your videos! They always make me feel better! ♥️

[@GeorgiaDow]

grief is a very important topic yes I could

[@ReimaginedSkies]

Thank you for this video!

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ReimaginedSkies]

@@GeorgiaDow it is very much 😀

[@Alex-qw8xj]

You should do a video on how to deal with losing a pet. Just lost mine and I'm not sure how to handle it.

[@fungalsnoot1655]

Was looking for help online and found your channel. This video and all your other one's helped a lot. I can feel your genuine care for others come through the screen. I'm also enjoying your videos looking deeper into characters. If you haven't seen it, you should watch and break down "A Silent Voice". It's a beautiful movie and think you'll love it. Would also like to see your breakdown of the characters.

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes its on my list to do

[@paulbrigham359]

Something that has helped my energy levels and mood greatly has been adopting a 10 hour feeding window or less (including beverages like coffee/tea). So called daily fasting of 14 hours or more that isn't necessarily reducing calories but mindfully condensing the intake time frame to have small daily feast and famine. Also eating as few processed foods (by manufacturers) as possible while fermenting my own yogurt and veggies and always pairing them with carb'y meals. Non diet suggestion is working on posture correction if poor and setting a bit of time each day to be mindful of your respiration rate and slowing it down.

[@normalzman661]

when I get that negative voice in my head, I started to do this habit-based thing where I tell it to shut the f**k up or F**k off 😆, and I do it every time a negative voice shows up, I personally found it helpful, but it does take time to form it into a habit and this way it becomes a bit more effective. Note: this worked for me, but I can't guarantee that it'll work for you.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you for that one. I have some people who do the same and it works for them.

[@Gaming_with_Ghosts]

Omg I needed this video

[@GeorgiaDow]

hope it helps

[@palacep5417]

What should people do with multipple mental problems, like ADHD with depression and anxiety topped with abandoned issues? And how do you call these people who has multiple issues?

[@keypath5340]

I’m curious about this question as well, coming from a person with multiple issues as well.

[@GeorgiaDow]

i will put it on my list

[@Elle-nn6rt]

Could you do a video on what to put in a journal. Thanks for your videos 🥰

[@GeorgiaDow]

Great idea! yes I should do that

[@Abraxis86]

You are a wonderful person.

[@GeorgiaDow]

oh thanks so much =)

[@Svetlechok29]

Just wanted to say.. Thank you for sharing this with us. It really helps

[@GeorgiaDow]

thanks I was hoping it would

[@3LastSon]

As someone who is currently trying to get back into therapy, this is invaluable. Thank you for this great advice!

[@GeorgiaDow]

hope it helps you

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing: helpful ideas and thoughts. Blessings on your day.

[@GeorgiaDow]

blessings Jeff

[@bobbymollahan]

Hey im 13 but I really love your videos and they always make me feel better

[@GeorgiaDow]

thank you for being a part of my community. I hope you enjoy the videos

[@bobbymollahan]

@@GeorgiaDow I do and please don't ever stop🤗

[@ftmkobeni]

greetings Georgia! :) is it possible for you to do a video about commitment in relationships and being afraid of it?? thank you for all you do for us, it’s really helpful!! 💕💕💕

[@GeorgiaDow]

great suggestion !!

[@bunnyart2250]

This video was great! I cant really afford a phycologist rn but im trying on doing what i can in the mean time So this video was very helpful!!

[@GeorgiaDow]

welcome =)

[@jacqslabz]

Starving yourself is no better or worse than over eating or eating too often. I find I can think far clearer with a minimally-processed keto-style OMAD personally. Punishing yourself by denying food isn't healthy, but eating cookies every hour isn't good either. We aren't designed to eat constantly, and for most of human history was haven't eaten even 3 times a day (much less the 6+ pushed for these days). See Dr Jason Fung if you want to know more.

[@CA12636]

Thank you for making this video, I think that there are many who need to take a look at them selves and this will definitely help. I for one can use the tips you have given after having cancer treatment/surgery in 18 and them Covid came along and have made everything much harder since. I like others found yours channel because of your Arcane videos and yes they are a thing even though I'm 56 years old, and I hope you make more of those, if there are anything you find interesting there 😊 Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you in the future 😊

[@GeorgiaDow]

I am happy that you enjoy the channel and I hope you are healthy and well now. I wish you the best

[@CA12636]

@@GeorgiaDow Thank you and hope that you stay safe too :)

[@JordonTheo]

Thank you for making a video on this. It's hard to find anything on this subject, especially video-wise.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jibah]

Thank you for these tips

[@somerandomguy2316]

You forgot just one super vital thing. The bois! The bois are vital to good mental health

[@ixarizskye5440]

Thank you, doc! I needed this. I'll do my best! 💜

[@GeorgiaDow]

appreciate

[@mykolaromanenko4116]

Thank you a lot

[@Mestet]

Thank you. That actually helpful

[@GeorgiaDow]

I do try to be

[@grimm516]

Good Morning / Afternoon? Some of the tips you suggested my therapist has asked me to keep track of like, sleep, eating, exercising, social things with friends. Have not heard about the journaling one will have to give it a go, & tbh I really have a negative self talk program, and how I feel about myself and on top of that I think my personality traits is alot like the avoiding one you talked about in your other videos because after thinking about it I repeatedly find myself getting shut down or hurt by someone and I just be like it's fine don't worry about it or even it's fine I was able to do X because of it??? I don't know, I just have a hard time seeing the good in myself 😅. I might link this in one of my discord servers for some bud's that might find themselves in this situation needing therapy and can't afford it, one good thing I can saybis I'm lucky because I live in Aus so I have access to public health resources for cheaper or evan free healthcare that also includes mental health. Anyway you knocked this out of the park, home run as per your amazing work 👏. Hopefully my mini rant might help anyone that might feel alone or be going through something similar to know your not alone in this.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you Grimm and i hope it helps those who need. appreciate you linking it and I am happy that you are doing to try the journaling and working on negative self talk it is so helpful

[@grimm516]

@@GeorgiaDow thanks again 😁

[@stefan-wj1fi]

Thank you^^

[@lunaalejandragomezvazquez7901]

That's an easy question, you just need to see your videos and that's it. I'm not joking, it works for me 💙✨

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you Luna that is so kind to say

[@JuliusBlomkvist]

Thank you for an insightful video Georgia, it often can be quite hard getting adequate support when mental health services are essntially put into the luxury category due to cost.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope it is helpful thank you for your comment

[@robhemmerle643]

Just started the new season of Ozark. If there was ever a show to breakdown character relationships and issues, it would be perfect. Just a thought!

[@Gaff420]

The real question is why do you charge so much that only rich or well off people can afford the help they desperately need. And why get into psychology if you don't want to help people unless they are rich? Really it should be provided for free or highly subsidized by the government. Sorry I don't mean you, i mean all psychiatrists ect. You're video is good I like it. Just listening to all these things to do to help myself is overwhelming and makes my anxiety worse

[@troyo3172]

Georgia you the best !

[@GeorgiaDow]

awwwwie

[@pran4649]

Hey Georgia! I love your videos, you should do a dive into Spec Ops: The LIne, a game that has a lot to say about war, PTSD, and the way we consume art as a whole :)

[@GeorgiaDow]

liked that show

[@pran4649]

@@GeorgiaDow It's actually a video game! But yeah still really good

[@huntergarland3234]

“If you are a teen you need 9 to 9 and a half hours of sleep every night” High school: best I can do is 4

[@dmitriyshevchenko6782]

Hello, Georgia ! I really like your activity on KZbin ! It inspires me and you make me feel so relaxed , when I'm depressed . Your videos have perfect structure with unique charisma ! Thank you so much for your tremendous work with content , I bless you ! And I have an idea for content ... Have you ever heard about Lisbeth Salander ? She is one of the main characters in the book ,,The girl with Dragon Tatoo " and there are two films ( Swedish and american version ) . I think you will interested ...

[@GeorgiaDow]

such a wonderful character ! watched the films both versions

[@beatzcollector1264]

Your videos are my therapy Beside music of course

[@GeorgiaDow]

aww thanks Beatz

[@beatzcollector1264]

@@GeorgiaDow don't thank me for saying the truth.❤❤ And i know this is not important but my name is Ivan

[@Liam-xk1gx]

Thanks for making this video

[@thetitania112]

Hey, I love watching your videos and the style u think about what u watch. Could u please make videos about Netflix series called ''You'' ?. I'm dying to see what u thinking about series. Love uu

[@GeorgiaDow]

that is a good series

[@thekansasthinker364]

I sent this to myself… might be a sign😳😬

[@user-th8di4wx8s]

Wanted to get into psychology but the only public university in my province doesn't have the career :( I mean they have weirdly specific careers but not basic psychology which is weird but i hope they incorporate it in two years

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope you find a place you can, it’s a wonderful field

[@mahnazh8150]

I'm a student and for me, the universe is moving at a speed that I cant handle. I haven't been well for a long time and now my graduation is at risk. I don't know what to do! I want to rest but the thought of undone projects and homework don't let me rest! My family is like when do you finish or what do you want to do in the future and I have no idea. I feel helpless and I can afford therapy but fake therapists and commercial therapists have taken over that I can't trust them. How can I find out if the therapist is a good one or just someone sitting there to get money and give s**tty advice?

[@tacticoolrick5562]

TBH I don't know how anyone affords therapy.

[@crystals.7161]

I really enjoy all your videos! I have friends who live in countries where being LGBTQ+ is illigal and they are LGBTQ+ minors who don't have people to talk to. While I'm Pan and can help relate to them, I don't think it's enough. What would you suggest for them to find help at home?

[@avrinrose5457]

Can you talk about Kaitou Joker?

[@GeorgiaDow]

i will look into it I havent seen it yet

[@cedricburkhart3738]

I think I'll have to see if you have a video on journaling. There's something scary about pouting the thoughts that torment me on a page what if someone reads that? What if someone sees the part of me that's most broken? I don't know if I could handle that.

[@relin6770]

Ever seen the movie Fight Club? You should do a reaction video on it if you haven't already. Love your content btw :)

[@GeorgiaDow]

We dont talk about fight club. Great film and would be a great analysis for sure. I will see about it as it is an older movie but it is a really good one.

[@relin6770]

@@GeorgiaDow I pretty much live by it's philosophy.. without the violence of course ;)

[@adonivich1590]

How to heal from toxic past events. Like grownup from toxic relatives and makes the person's mindset, evil

[@mamadniglat9298]

I mean, if you can't afford a pizza, just don't eat the pizza. If you can't afford Therapy, just don't get one. ez

[@rexfordformilos2951]

Hmm... I was interviewed in our local clinic last year. Now I have a PwD-ID under Psychosocial Disability and says I have "Psychopathic Tendencies"..? Nurses say its hard to get a doctor cause of the Pandemic.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I hope some of these techniques can help you till you find one. Hope you find someone good.

[@Manotitan]

Hi, Georgia! Please, make a video about anger issues. It would be so interesting

[@GeorgiaDow]

great one ! yes

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

Therapy is free in my country

[@GeorgiaDow]

wonderful thats how it should be

[@trusfrated4645]

Which country?

[@abby-cv4xc]

It is not that I don't want to journal but what if i die and someone reads it

[@PseudoNym13]

If I could afford therapy I wouldn't need to afford therapy

[@brianstocks8049]

thank you..I maybe there soon...but till then I'm....maybe, sort of, kind of, mostly, I think, good

[@GeorgiaDow]

hope it stays that way. all my best

Hey Georgia, I have had some sleeping trouble since i'm 36 this even if I am working out, for example I went hiking and went 3 days without being able to sleep at all. And i was still doing bout 35km/day in mountainous terrain and without experiencing trouble. I only started to sleep again after drinking alcohol. Do you know what this might be related to ? Can you do a video about sleep ? Anyway thank you for your content !

[@GeorgiaDow]

I do have a video on sleep specifically. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrSon6Fg62hedU kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LRfWp3ibSSnsU

[@heyimj662]

This video is also good if u have no easy access to mental health care

[@andrewpenny4676]

Miss Georgia could you do a session on cobra kai.

[@GeorgiaDow]

I just may !

[@royalwalnutbroth5664]

i almost thought she was courtney miller

[@pravinyavalluri2592]

9 and a half hours of sleep?

[@connoravila]

8m trying,but not sure 8f * can,plus trying,but easier said then done

[@Champagnenaiii]

I always try journaling but I never know what to say I feel like I never get to the point why am I even writing I’m not going back to read what I wrote

[@GeorgiaDow]

let us know how it goes if you try again

[@Champagnenaiii]

@@GeorgiaDow sorry that sounded kind of mean i was having a rough day.. i just dont know how to get my thoughts ontopaper sometimes but ive learned it doesnt have to be perfect there are no rules.. im gonna journal today its been a pretty good day

[@destiny4155]

Hey, so i’m interested in becoming a therapist. I’m currently in high school, i’m wondering if there are any classes that would be beneficial to take

[@GeorgiaDow]

i would take some psychology classes in college and maybe volunteer in a clinic to see what kind of therapy you would enjoy.

[@kimsoo6005]

You literally look like Courtney in smosh.

[@GeorgiaDow]

haha i get that a lot

[@JustADrummer2]

lost me at go to a church for guidance...

[@Blossom-ze4fn]

Hello I have a question for you 🙂 if everytime I have to talk in front of a public I tremble and my heart bump like crazy AND I can't breathe properly what should I do ?

[@GeorgiaDow]

deal with performance anxiety. there are workbooks on it or you can see someone to help you

[@yeghor]

What if the therapist themself has a personaliy disorder?

[@GeorgiaDow]

that is why therapists are supposed to see supervisors and do their own work as well