Posted by fallsfall on July 31, 2003, at 11:28:09
In reply to Therapy, posted by Dissociative Jane on July 31, 2003, at 7:58:19
I am anxious after my session. I always assumed that it was because we talked about difficult stuff and I was still processing it after the session.
One thing to watch out for, though: I was worried for a long time (still am) that my therapist was angry at me. Each time I would see her this fear would be activated again. After a couple of days I would calm down a bit. I didn't understand the dynamic at the time, and so I didn't tell her that I was that upset for so long each week. Looking back, it should have been a red flag. I would be so upset that I couldn't talk to anyone for 8-10 hours. Then I could talk, but my ability to think was impared, I had no patience, and I couldn't accomplish anything until about 60 hours after therapy.
It might be worth explaining exactly what is happening to your therapist. She'll be best able to tell you if it is a problem or not.
Good Luck, and let me know what she says.
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