Posted by onceupon on September 29, 2008, at 13:09:45
In reply to Re: how do you do it? (triggers) » onceupon, posted by JoniS on September 27, 2008, at 22:12:49
> Onceupon,
> I'm sorry you struggle with it. I do too, and I just get mad sometimes that it doesn't seem for me that it goes away, it just gets covered up for a little while and then comes back and rears it's ugly head. My T said that it's because I'm hurting so much I cant see reality - cant remember his words exactly, but I think he gently said I only feel suicidal when I have a real distorted view of things. Anyway, good luck with this. I hope more good thoughts come your way and that you have a great time during your girls away time.
> JoniThanks, Joni. It was definitely nice to get away this weekend. Always a double edged sword though, because it feels like there's a lot waiting for me now that I'm back.
It's funny how, when I'm not in it, I can see and really understand that my view of reality gets so distorted when I'm depressed. But when I'm swimming in it, even if I can intellectually understand that I'm not thinking clearly, that doesn't override the feelings. CBT never worked very well for me :)
I'm sorry to hear that you struggle with it too. It's nice to know I'm not alone, though. And hopefully I can offer support to others as well.
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