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Mental health support for Halima after military deployment
A course of trauma-focused CBT for Halima could change everything; the cost is $350.
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After military deployment, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 9 months, and private sessions at the Lagos Counselling Collective cost $10 each.
I have been honest with my employer and taken some time off, but I can't keep going without support.
Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions I could afford. My therapist recommends 10 weekly sessions, and I know that consistent help will make the difference.
Asking for help with this has been the hardest part, and I'm grateful for your kindness without judgment.
The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record.
Where the $350 goes:
• 10 therapy sessions: $280
• Psychiatric assessment: $40
• Workbook and resources: $30
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Halima
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I made the first payment toward 10 therapy sessions.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment.
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Thanks for sharing this, Halima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.
sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Lagos.
Stay strong, Halima. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Entebbe
is there anything that isn't money that would help Halima?
rooting for you, Halima. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Lagos.
hope things get better soon, Halima. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Halima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Get well soon. Thinking of Lagos.
Thanks for sharing this, Halima. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Istanbul so I could bring a meal.
Sending love, Halima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings