Posted by gardenergirl on January 24, 2004, at 10:25:22
In reply to Re: A Long Time - Fallsfall » DaisyM, posted by Dinah on January 24, 2004, at 8:40:28
>I imagine that he was just trying to reassure you that it didn't have to happen at once. That you could do it at a pace that would optimize your discomfort. :)
This was my reaction to the post as well.
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>You do go forward and back as you consolidate your gains and make them part of you. Quick changes of longstanding defense systems would probably crumble at the first severe stressor. Because when we're feeling awful, we go for the tried and true.Very well put. I have been struggling with this, too, as recent stressors caused me to feel like I was slipping back. But it took 37 (yikes) years to get this way for me. Glad I didn't wait til I was 60 to start therapy. I don't think I could live long enough to get better :)
> So settle in and enjoy the journey. And no, you aren't there yet. :) But you're passing gorgeous scenery while you're looking at the brochures of your destination.I love this!
Take care all,
gg
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