Posted by DaisyM on August 26, 2004, at 21:16:11
In reply to Re: Talk therapy, does it realy work? » Sebastian, posted by partlycloudy on August 26, 2004, at 19:45:15
I think it depends on who you are talking to and if they talk back. I can't imagine having someone who provided no feedback. I need my therapist to provide his opinions, to reframe things and yes, even to soothe me. His participation is vital to me getting better.
There are days like to today, where I do most of the talking. I had a huge chunk of memories triggered and he really wanted me to tell him about them. And he knows if he interrupts, I'll get derailed and stop. But he always takes the time to go back over stuff, reframe it and reassure me that telling is OK, he's not put off by it. He talks a lot at the end. And I feel better because I'm not alone with it anymore. Someone else knows about the pain and shares my grief.
So yes, talking about it does help. Otherwise there is no place to go with all the pain.
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