Posted by Pfinstegg on July 28, 2004, at 22:10:07
In reply to Re: Being treated for a dissociative disorder, posted by gardenergirl on July 28, 2004, at 21:30:35
Thank you for your encouraging reply- I really appreciate it. I've read that some psychiatrists think that neglect, as happened to you, is even more painful to endure than abuse, and I feel it could be true. Having previously tried twice-weekly psychotherapy, which was not helpful for me, I chose analysis- it was recommended by several therapists whom I went to for consultation. And I was directed to one who knew a lot about dissociation, because I had such a bad history. Contemporary analysis is extremely interactive and intimate- even more than the psychotherapy I had, which also was. Right now it's very painful, but, in looking head, I can see that it could become a joyful and fulfilling experience later on. My analyst is a training and supervising one, and I occasionally hear a bit about analysts in training. They already know an awful lot, so I think going to a candidate can be very worthwhile- and the cost is apparently very flexible, as the Institutes cover the costs. I think, for those who really need it, it's the best treatment available. The down-side, of course, is the cost, but, even more, the huge amount of energy and focus that it takes to go in every day. Still, as one who really does need it, I'm so grateful that it exists!
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