Posted by Twinleaf on October 3, 2014, at 20:45:56
In reply to Re: MIA but back now...Triggers!Possible, posted by rskontos on October 3, 2014, at 16:08:08
I think dissociation can be a lifesaver - we do it when we would be just overwhelmed by trying to remember and deal with every trauma all at once. If we are in truly helpful therapy, we gradually feel stronger and the dissociation just naturally lessens without any special effort on our parts -it seems like it's one of the more healthy mental defenses, unlike, say, paranoia.
I have an ongoing strong interest in how to optimize our chances of getting a good fit n therapy. I have had so many so-so or bad fits - and one wonderful one. How does everyone negotiate this - do you interview many, many therapists, stay once or several times? What helps you to stay or leave? Frankly, my own one really excellent fit just happened - no careful choosing, advanced knowledge or anything.
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