Posted by morgan miller on August 27, 2010, at 20:39:16
In reply to Re: it's fluff, science replaced w/ subjective nonsens » morgan miller, posted by violette on August 27, 2010, at 20:09:41
Hey Violette, sorry for being vague, I've been too tired to give detailed and organized responses.
Actually I was studying psychology and planned on getting my master's in social work, but after a major agitated mixed episode a few years ago, I have not been able to make the recovery necessary to continue my studies.
Hmm, I guess I'm talking about the work that we need to do in the 6 days between our therapy sessions, not just the work that we do during the sessions. I am speaking of constantly being reflective, analytical, introspective, and compassionate. I am also speaking of allowing ourselves to feel what is deep withing us. We may have to go through a period of feeling angry or sad, or both. This may be followed by a period of feeling numb or neutral. We must confront things that are uncomfortable, that may make us feel anxiety. I remember when I was making some good progress in therapy, I went through a neutral phase where I was just allowing everything to sink in and I spent most of my weekend nights at home thinking about and processing what was going on inside me.
Does this better elucidate what I meant by "work"? Sorry I didn't make it more clear the first time around : )
And yes, I am in psychodynamic therapy at the moment. I also hope to be able to get back into the group I was in a few years ago, but I guess that will partially be up to my therapist.
Morgan
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