When Nature's Not Enough - Diana Olick
This is a novel that is great for anyone who is considering or going through IVF. It's about the lives of 6 different couples with infertility and their experiences with IVF. It was a very stimulating and educating book. I read it in 2 days!
So Close - Tertia Albertyn
I am in the middle of reading this book. So far, so good. It is about one couple who goes through infertility for many years and many IVF's. It is unbelieveable how much crap she had to go through! It has some good humor too! p>
Fertility Facts - Jennifer L. Howse
This is the book that my sister got for me. It's not really a 'read from cover to cover' kind of book, but definitely good to flip through for ideas and wisdoms.
The Empty Picture Frame - Jenna Currier Nadeau
I started reading this book along with the other book "so close" This book kept my interest a little bit more. Beware: It was very sad...I cried a lot. I would totally recommend this book to anyone going through infertility or knows someone going through infertility. It also has entries that her husband wrote so it may even be a good book for a man to read too.
good for you! it helps! i would ask your doctor for a rec or call your insurance company. they usually cover a certain number of mental health visits per year.
ReplyDeleteto me, it really helps to talk to someone on the outside, who doesn't judge. who pushes you to find what the problem is. you are a new mom, and your whole world changed radically. it's good to talk about it as you try to figure things out. :)
hugs!
I'm glad your about to do this. I've been thinking about doing the same for me aswell but no idea where to start!
ReplyDeleteYour doctor can refer you to someone. I have thought of doing this as well. Keep us posted on how you make out!
ReplyDeleteI've thought about it but dont really like to talk to people about my feelings. Thats what my blog is for =). Let me know how it goes! I hope it helps!
ReplyDeleteSome workplaces have Employee Assistance Programs that will refer you to someone and the first few visits are free.
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya, Ashley... thought so often about trying it, but haven't taken the plunge yet. (((Hugs)))
(((Hugs))) Good luck with finding your therapist, both Allison and Sarah are right, your doctor or EAP are good places to start.
ReplyDeleteI don't currently see a therapist, but I have at a couple different points in my life, and they were very helpful. My best advice is, if you don't feel any better after the first 3 visits, find a new therapist. They have all different "styles" and sometimes their style won't mesh with your personality. Just don't feel like you're stuck with the first one you talk to if you don't like them!
I have seen a therapist 3 times in my life when I felt like I was in a total rut. I hope it helps. **hugs**
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