“The app is really nice and I like the check ins- I wish there was a spot at the end to write anything of concern or feedback
My psychiatrist is nice but not really personable, feels she rattles off a script and moves onto the next”
“I really appreciate you reaching out to me. Likely because of my lack of familiarity with this format, as well as my anxiety whenever I have to use the computer with a new task, I find it difficult to initiate reporting, but it’s much easier for me when you initiate the interchange. I think that’s why I didn’t immediately report that raising the med to 50 mg has had no appreciable effect on my sleep. I simply was uncertain how to reach you. Nonetheless, sleep remains a big concern. Yesterday, for example, I did not fall asleep til after 2am, and was very,disappointed when I woke up around 4am. I didn’t feel particularly anxious and I wasn’t plagued by worries and anxiety. However, I simply stayed awake. This has been a recurrent problem since my first bout with depression. Unfortunately, I can’t push myself until I am physically exhausted because my long Covid symptoms are then exacerbated. Sorry, I’ve digressed from your question. I think I’m struggling because this is such a very new format for me but, based on my prior experiences, I will learn to adapt. It will likely just take added time. So please, continue reaching out to me when it’s time for me to report.”
“Short answer. I am listening and your group. I am very lucky to have the personnel I have assigned to me. The lows are not as low. The highs we will see. The program I believe to be well structured and for real people. I’m a bit agoraphobic but things are changing for the better as well. I still have trust issues. But this too shall pass. I am starting to take on tasks but over think everything. Working to post my tasks and prioritize. This helps a lot. For the time I have invested I have to say. We are on our way. Thanks, Randy. Attached are some of the things you give up when your spirit is lost”
“I’ve been feeling better and am satisfied with the service. It’s allowing me to find myself in life again and the balance that I was missing. I now have the motivation to do the things that can further the bettering of my mental health.”
“Brightside is a good app for people who have a busy schedule that makes it hard to go to physical appointments but it is bad for people who don’t have the will power to hold themselves accountable and show up to their appointments.”
“Brightside has given me access to the kind of care I was looking for. It has helped me to come out of my depression and has given me tools to use as needed in my life. I like the ease and convenience of Brightside.”
