Posted by fallsfall on November 9, 2003, at 9:55:48
In reply to Re: what exactly defines an emotional breakdown?, posted by aloe on November 8, 2003, at 17:41:36
Of course you don't need to be committed.
The beginning is such a confusing time. When you don't know how to put your feelings into words. When you think you aren't supposed to put your feelings into words - that you don't want to burden anyone (bfriend or doctor) with you "pettiness". When you don't feel that it is acceptable to feel the way you do (feelings are always correct - you can't choose your feelings, but you can choose how you act on them). When you don't know what will happen (these things tend to be cyclical - once you've been through a cycle or two you will have more confidence that things will get better).
I think that your original post was outstanding. I would recommend that you print your original post and hand it to him. Then he will know. If you could READ it to him, that might even be better, because then he can see the feelings that go along with the words.
Talk to him about how you expected to be referred to a therapist and ask him what he thinks. This can be said in a way that doesn't say that you don't like him. "I'm a little confused. I was expecting that you would prescribe meds for me and then refer me to a therapist, but we seem to be doing therapy here. I'm just curious, why did you make that choice?". There are so many possible reasons that I wouldn't want to speculate on what his particular reason was.
It does take time (and courage) to open up. Push yourself just a little bit past your comfort zone - this way you can be more open faster without panicking about it.
Post often. Most of us have been exactly where you are now.
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