Psychologist?

[Khollest]

Should I see a psychologist?

Background thread

 

So, I am at work late last friday night and I notice that i have a coupld missed calls. I return the one from my sister, she's crying and wants to know if i've spoken to our father recently. I told her I hadn't, she tells me to call him and hangs-up.

 

I call my father, he jumps right into it, he has just been diagnosed with progressive cerebral atrophy in associated with an as of yet unidentified affliction. Progressive cerebral atrophy is terminal and inoperable. I was and still am in a state of denil. It usually takes about 7-10 days for things of this nature to hit me. I know that when it sets in I will be more of a wreck than I think I can cope with. By its self it's just depressing but compounded (see link), I'll break.

 

Should I see a Psych?

 

PS. Sorry if this dosn't belong here, some topics arn't really cut-and-dry.

[dil]

depends how you cope...

[Daddy Bear]

i would seek one out if it was me. you were already under a massive lifeload when you got this awful news. i can see no harm in going, and the potential for trouble if you don't. if you think it might be helpful... do it.

[chai714]

I don't see how seeing one could hurt you. Perhaps one would be able to give you coping strategies and help you, help yourself. Good luck and hang in there.

[Juliana]

Yeah. Guys usually have quite a time dealing with their father's deaths. I would expect you to be no different; you might benefit greatly from the advantage of an impartial listening ear while you go through this period in your life.

 

Take care.

[Mrs Elliott Smith]

I think you should focus your energy on your father, first. He needs love and support, especially now since he was just diagnosed. And make sure that you give that to him before you start worrying about seeing a psychologist to help your emotional turmoil.

 

Just my opinion.

[Cyndane]

Sorry to hear the news about your dad Don't think it'll hurt to see a psychologist. It might help you work through your emotions in dealing with this news and as a result help you in being there for your dad (in terms of giving him the love, support and understanding he'll need). Please let us know how it's all going.