Posted by Somatization on June 30, 2004, at 21:58:44
In reply to Re: therapy for anxiety and depression, posted by nicky847 on June 30, 2004, at 10:47:39
I understand your apprehension. I too am afraid of what my "inner child" knows. I don't like talking about past horrors. I abhord going to my therapy appointments because of this.
However, I have finally come to the realization that trained professionals are the only people who can offer skills for coping, releasing, and living with what is branded in my memory.
They are also the only people who truly understand and have the training to ask the right questions and to give appropriate advice.
Friends and family want to help, but they tend to say the wrong things sometimes, which can make the situation worse.
I know it is extremely difficult, but you are not alone. From everything I have been through, psychotherapy and or behavioral therapy do help, but it is no cakewalk.
Try to stick with it, I have had results. Best wishes.
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