The Lonely Path
Depression at Georgetown
Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012 12:12
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Donovan concurred, explaining that openness has been helpful to combating his own depression.
“I do think that dealing with depression has shaped me in a lot of ways. It’s taught me that I need to be honest with myself, that I can define meaning and purpose in my own ways. It’s helped me be a better listener … and led to a lot of really wonderful relationships,” he said. “But at the end of the day, I don’t know what conquering depression will mean, or what that would look like. But I’m confident that I will.”
3 comments
Anonymous
One disappointing thing about CAPS was the surcharge they applied for certain services. I saw a Georgetown University Hospital psychiatric resident there and paid $70 per visit. But when I started seeing him at the hospital's office, I paid only $30. Just something to consider when looking for a psychiatrist.
Anonymous
For a different perspective, I had a very positive experience at CAPS but I equate that with the counselor they put me with. After 3 "diagnostic" meetings where they told me I was depressed, I was matched with a grad student who I really connected with. Also, CAPS asked me how much I could pay because I didn't want my parents to know so I didn't want it on my insurance. The only problem was that the grad student left in May, but even that semester helped so much. I went through 3 semesters of my friends telling me to go to CAPS and I wish now that I had gone sooner.
Anonymous
I had a very similar negative experience with CAPS that, in my opinion, really set me back when I was first dealing with my depression and discouraged me from seeking more help. Anyone reading this who has had a similar negative experience, please try seeking help at the GW Center Clinic. They're cheaper than CAPS and really helped me. CAPS also provides a list of other resources in DC on their website, which is where I found GW. Please don't let a first negative experience dissuade you from continuing to seek help. It's not you. A lot of people have trouble finding a counselor who works for them.
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