Guide from erstmalreden.de

I am waiting for therapy - what now?

Looking for a therapy place is often already a big step. If waiting follows, it can feel frustrating, empty, or frightening.

Waiting time is not doing nothing

During the search you may use other support: family doctor, counseling center, 116117, crisis service, social counseling, self-help, or reliable digital health offers.

Write down rejections and waiting lists

Note which practices you contacted, whether you are on a waiting list, and what they said. This can help later with health insurance, 116117, or further search.

Ask for interim support

Ask directly: What can I do until a therapy place is available? Is there counseling, a group, a consultation hour, medical support, or another place? One sentence is enough.

If things escalate

If you are not sure you can get through the waiting time, this is no longer ordinary waiting. Use urgent help, a doctor, crisis service, or 112 in acute danger.

What you can do now

  1. Note waiting lists and rejections.
  2. Ask for interim support.
  3. Use urgent help if things escalate.

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