Infertility therapy?

[Jalapeñomel]

I'm talking about counseling/psychiatrist, not reproductive, LOL. 

Has anyone gone? Is it helpful?

[changedname]

I went a few months ago. My fertility yoga instructor is also a counselor and she came to my house for a group session and no one else turned up. Honestly it made me more depressed than I was before. I guess I hate rehashing the whole thing and she was so optimistic for me (I was doing iuis at the time) and I felt like she got my hopes up for nothing.

For me, I honestly find TB and here my best therapy but I can see that for others it would be nice to talk things through, especially for DHs who don't go on message boards etc. Good luck!

[bronxgirl]

I am considering talking to a therapist, although I haven't looked into it yet and don't know if I will.

[G22]

I go to a psychologist for my anxiety and have talked to her about our infertility struggles in the past. It felt good to get it out in the open, but honestly I agree with changedname about here being the most helpful. Its nicer to talk to someone who completely understands, rather than someone who only can suface understand.  But thats just me.

[BNL2]

I see a therapist who specializes in infertility. She was a lifesaver for me because I don't have a lot of support around me and I'm in the infertility closet for the most part. I was an insane basket case when I started seeing her over a year ago. I'm currently only going once a month as a form of maintenance and I feel that's enough right now.

For me, it was/is nice to layout all of my crazy and irrational thoughts regarding my infertility in a safe environment. Therapy also made me a better person overall because I was seriously spiraling out of control emotionally. I've experienced clinical depression and anxiety for the past 10 years so my emotional health has never been all that solid. Therapy has taught me a lot of coping and communication skills that I needed to get through life, not just my infertility journey. I always recommend that people at least try out therapy to see if they like it because it has been a very positive experience for me.

[Deleted]

Yes, both MH and I have are going. Sometimes just him and sometimes both of us. I'm considering meeting with a therapist on my own as well. Our diagnoses have left us with some extremely difficult decisions and we know we need some help working through it all.

[azurely]

I have been thinking about this. I think it would help me to talk to someone. My H is great, but I know he doesn't enjoy talking about it. My BFFs and my mom are always willing to listen, but it's hard for them to relate.

[murdock]

I've though about this as well. I should, it can only help. It's just so hard to fit one moe thing into the schedule.

If you do find someone, I hope they're helpful.