Why did I try lifting...

CaffeinatedConfectionist

I don't believe this is true everywhere - only in a few states. None of the psychologists in my organization can prescribe meds. Plus we also have other counselors who are APNs or LCSWs who cannot prescribe medications but who are badass mental health professionals.

I remember reading about it when I decided on my career path of a lot of school to Psy. D.

You'd probably know, then ^^. I know a lot of states have been pushing for this, but from what I've read not a lot have yet passed legislation permitting psychologists to prescribe meds, but I'm also having a hard time finding resources more recent than early 2000s, sooo.

Also, don't want to hijack the thread, but thanks for the food for thought I have reading to do...!

ETA: Although I did find this article from January. I was pretty sure Missouri (where I'm currently at) did not allow them to prescribe, so I'm glad I'm not totally crazy. http://net.acpe.org/services/LeadDoc/Stories/2014/story1-0130.html

dbmata

Psychiatrist or psychologist?

Well they do different things. One has more therapy then the other. As of late both can prescribe medication.

Oh really? Both can? Then a psychologist.

yopeeps025

I don't believe this is true everywhere - only in a few states. None of the psychologists in my organization can prescribe meds. Plus we also have other counselors who are APNs or LCSWs who cannot prescribe medications but who are badass mental health professionals.

I remember reading about it when I decided on my career path of a lot of school to Psy. D.

You'd probably know, then ^^. I know a lot of states have been pushing for this, but from what I've read not a lot have yet passed legislation permitting psychologists to prescribe meds, but I'm also having a hard time finding resources more recent than early 2000s, sooo.

Also, don't want to hijack the thread, but thanks for the food for thought I have reading to do...!

This is not a hijack. She might really needs this to get pass her issues so then she can do what needs to be done to better herself. Like I said before lifting is a very small issue to what I am seeing.

CaffeinatedConfectionist

This is not a hijack. She might really needs this to get pass her issues so then she can do what needs to be done to better herself. Like I said before lifting is a very small issue to what I am seeing.

True, though OP also said she is already involved in mental health treatment, so is presumably aware of this information. But it can't hurt to clarify.

(ETA: although it wasn't clear from her post whether she is currently receiving treatment, which I would agree would be an EXTREMELY good idea. But then, I'm of the opinion that we all need therapy).

Also, from what I'm reading, only Louisiana and New Mexico currently allow psychologists to prescribe. This is an old article, but NAMI knows their stuff, and other more recent sources, like the article I linked earlier, seem to verify it: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Issue_Spotlights&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8375. Also, American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org/support/about/psych/prescribe.aspx#answer

malavika413

I've seen a counselor for mental health here at my university. She's the reason I've been able to make the progress I already have. Before, if I ever worked out, I used to do it in my dorm room with the door locked. I feel these next few steps are ones I have to make without such help. But thank you all for your concern about my mental well being. I'm not perfect, but I'm getting better.

CaffeinatedConfectionist

I've seen a counselor for mental health here at my university. She's the reason I've been able to make the progress I already have. Before, if I ever worked out, I used to do it in my dorm room with the door locked. I feel these next few steps are ones I have to make without such help. But thank you all for your concern about my mental well being. I'm not perfect, but I'm getting better.

That's awesome - good for you! I hope you are continuing to see her, since mental health is a work in progress, like you point out. So many people do not get the help they need, so it's nice to see someone who is. Especially if you do end up consulting with a nutritionist and your primary care physician (but be aware that many physicians don't really know that much about proper nutrition or how to lose weight. Or RNs, either. The RN in my office is vehemently in support of low-fat, vlc diets, and refuses to reconsider her position - which is why many people request to be referred to a specialist). Maybe you can try seeing a different nutritionist than you saw before, if the first one was not helpful, and get a second opinion. I've never actually seen a nutritionist, so I have nothing to contribute on that particular subject, but it does sound like you have physical health concerns to address.

And really, lifting weights is worth it. I don't want to entirely lose sight of the original topic, though the other issues people have brought up are totally valid. Lifting can be hard to get into, but once you have a routine established it is, as someone else said, addictive. I love being able to look back on my day and being able to say that I accomplished at least one concrete, positive thing. Some days work, school, relationships can feel disheartening or disappointing, but working out, even if I feel like I didn't hit my maximum potential, always make me feel good about myself. I am doing something productive. I am making a better me, physically and mentally.


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smarthart

If you don't improve your muscle tone you will never feel strong. You don't have to lift weights however to get strong. Try some good old fashion push-ups. Start on your sink...no kidding. Stand in front of your kitchen sink with your hands on the sink base with straight arms and then lower your chest to the sink. Keep moving your legs away from the sink base to get more of an angle...this will make it harder. When those get easier do them on something lower - like your bathtub or a table (be sure it won't move on you). Keep working until you can do them on the floor. If 8 pounds is to much ... lift a can of soup! It doesn't matter where you start... just keep going.

dbmata

I've seen a counselor for mental health here at my university. She's the reason I've been able to make the progress I already have. Before, if I ever worked out, I used to do it in my dorm room with the door locked. I feel these next few steps are ones I have to make without such help. But thank you all for your concern about my mental well being. I'm not perfect, but I'm getting better.

While I appreciate the desire, you really should avail yourself of the help now and as much as you can before you are outside of those hallowed halls, and have to pay for those treatments or the health insurance for them.

yopeeps025

I've seen a counselor for mental health here at my university. She's the reason I've been able to make the progress I already have. Before, if I ever worked out, I used to do it in my dorm room with the door locked. I feel these next few steps are ones I have to make without such help. But thank you all for your concern about my mental well being. I'm not perfect, but I'm getting better.

This is very good. A big positive.

nomorebingesgirl2014

Bump

liannexxx

Let's just lift together and progress

If you really thought it wasn't worth it (like DEEEEEPPP down) you wouldn't have posted about asking if it was.

Instead of quitting let's just try it for 3 months and see how we get on and how great we look on new years eve

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