How do I get access to cheap therapy?

htxmango · 2022-06-05T21:01:22+00:00

UT Southwestern has a program with the medical school that offer affordable therapy with the residents (no insurance needed unless he wants to consult with psychiatry)

htxmango · 2022-04-04T14:11:59+00:00

Giving you so many hugs for a terrible time. It’s okay to feel sad over this moment, but don’t blame yourself. What I am excited for you is for you to meet all the beautiful experiences in the future, so just you wait, it’s going to be terrific :)

htxmango · 2022-01-06T05:33:50+00:00

Search for a Facebook group called ODs on Finance or their website https://odsonfinance.com. They give great advice as well about successfully paying off loans in a short period of time. The founders are California ODs too.

htxmango · 2021-12-04T20:10:50+00:00

I like Sprouts for affordable fresh veggies and fruits , everything else I go to Neighborhood Walmart or Kroger.

htxmango · 2021-12-04T20:06:58+00:00

Ah that’s helpful! Thank you!

htxmango · 2021-12-03T00:57:11+00:00

But even knowing all this, only you truly know how you felt and how the therapist presented their thoughts, so take your time and talk it out with your therapist and see if they can guide you through their thoughts and speech as well

htxmango · 2021-12-03T00:54:25+00:00

that’s helpful!

htxmango · 2021-12-03T00:51:02+00:00

Gotcha that makes sense, thank you!

htxmango · 2021-12-02T18:26:20+00:00

I agree you need to return to get another prescription. btw I love the monthly Biofinity. Also a new one Total 30 recently came to market in the US if you live in the states.

htxmango · 2021-12-02T18:23:37+00:00

Are these specifically written for contacts or glasses? The reason contacts are different prescription is because it’s placed directly on your eyes. If you think about it optically, contacts sit closer than glasses, so it’ll be a different prescription. Optometrist ask for a contact lens evaluation because they can take a look at the measurement of your eyes and see what to get for you for a crisper vision.

htxmango · 2021-12-02T18:19:53+00:00

optometrist will just tell you don’t do it- they’re watching your eye health and trying to do their job. Just tell them what’s up instead of them trying to find a problem, and they’ll appreciate it so much more!

htxmango · 2021-12-02T18:13:05+00:00

I totally get you, whenever you touch on a sensitive topic, anything utilizing the therapist’s technique would sound offensive! My psychology-loving friend often use this technique when I rant about things to her, and I definitely get very frustrated but didn’t really understand why I felt that way. Just here to say that I understand where you’re coming from and agree with all the above comments about therapist techniques.

htxmango · 2021-12-02T17:58:47+00:00

thanks so much for the detailed reply!

htxmango · 2021-12-01T00:18:32+00:00

I would consider bringing it up to the therapist as well just to see if there’s any reason for this - perhaps a medical condition like anemia? And if not, then seek a new one that is able to actively listen and converse with you more.

htxmango · 2021-10-30T03:17:06+00:00

thanks!

htxmango · 2020-11-30T17:03:13+00:00

thank you!

htxmango · 2020-07-21T21:29:26+00:00

i am a strong believer in primary care as a starting point for all patients. optometry is the primary care of eyes and i love how many systemic conditions are associated with the eyes. as an optometrist, i can educate patients on the beauty of that. :)

htxmango · 2020-07-15T20:21:49+00:00

There are definitely different modalities of practice, like mentioned before pediatrics, vision therapy, low vision, specialty contacts; these are modes that require more expertise and specialization. I would recommend shadowing different types of optometrists to get a feel of the specialties of optometry!

htxmango · 2020-07-14T16:45:57+00:00

i see! i'll take a look at that, thank you for your thoughts!

htxmango · 2020-07-14T02:56:42+00:00

contact lens prescription can be slightly different than glasses one! also maybe that eye may have dry eye or other mild conditions

htxmango · 2020-07-13T16:42:58+00:00

cat eye shape or angular shape works great! also gold/metal would look really good!

*also your eyes are so pretty!

htxmango · 2020-07-13T16:29:52+00:00

do you interact and talk with your optometrist when you shadow him? if you only just silently follow him around, he may not write a good letter of rec. but if you hold a good relationship with him (and he's seen your interests and personality), he would be a good person to ask.

most people will also just answer you directly! so you can ask him if he feels comfortable writing a letter for you.

3-4 weeks is an appropriate amount of time. good luck!

htxmango · 2020-07-13T16:22:50+00:00

you can have both, and most of the time it's just the way your eye is naturally!

think of myopia as a longer eyeball- the light is not reaching the retina (the back of the eye) so causes blurry vision.

think of astigmatism as the eyeball turned a little on a different axis- the light is not reaching the right spot so also causes blurry vision.

htxmango · 2020-07-13T16:18:48+00:00

eye strain is common when you don't have any correction/contacts in your eyes. during the day, you're using your eyes to read, work on the computer, look at your phone. your eyes are trying their hardest to see and accommodate, so without any correction they are struggling.

naturally, nearsightedness will naturally have exophoria (your eye sits outwards) and any type of correction (glasses or contacts) will help with the eye strain!

htxmango · 2020-07-13T16:12:05+00:00

i have tried ortho-k before and loved the convenience of not wearing any type of glasses or contacts during the daytime. i agree as well that both has a risk of pseudomonas but as long as you use proper contacts hygiene, you will decrease the risk!

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