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Posted by cubic_me on March 10, 2005, at 12:52:56
Well, 3 including the therapist/facillitator. The others had all phoned in ill or with emergency things that had cropped up.
In a strange way I think it was the most constructive session I've had. It felt more personal and I didn't mind talking about myself so much. I suppose that tells me (even more than before) that individual therapy is much better for me than group. The group will only run for 4 or 5 more sessions, so I'll keep going until it finishes for the year (it is run through the university year) - it will be good to finish it properly, rather than drop out so close to the end.
I doubt I'll go back to individual unless things get really unmanagable for me. Its not that I don't want to go, it's just like I'll be going backwards, and I don't want to impose myself on that T again. Its a balence between whether I'm ok enough to not go (which I think I am) and feeling like a freak for going.
I'm seeing my pdoc next week, and I'll ask him about the CBT that was being offered. If I don't try it, I'll never know if it will work.
Posted by B2chica on March 10, 2005, at 13:28:07
In reply to There were only 2 of us in group today!, posted by cubic_me on March 10, 2005, at 12:52:56
such a positive attitude to group. almost makes comfortable about trying dbt out. (you know i hate groups). but if you can stick it out that long...i guess i should at least give it a try.
-was a little confused at end of you post, you aren't going cold turkey on both ind. and group are you? please make sure you have Some coverage, even if it's just pdoc.>>If I don't try it, I'll never know if it will work.
from you lips....
B2c.
Posted by cubic_me on March 11, 2005, at 7:26:28
In reply to Re: There were only 2 of us in group today! » cubic_me, posted by B2chica on March 10, 2005, at 13:28:07
lol! If I don't mention CBT for a few months, then prod me about it, becuase I keep putting it off!
Yes, I will be going cold turkey on the therapy (although group doesn't really feel like therapy, so I anticipate leaving will be much easier than when I stopped seeing my old T), however I'm aiming to start CBT for a few sessions at the place where my pdoc works. I will see my pdoc, but I'm hoping that once I'm stabilised on my new med (positive thinking that it WILL work!) that I can just see my GP as I don't like the pdoc.
I'd honestly say that group is worth going to with an open mind. The good thing about it, is that if you don't want to say anything, you don't have to, as there are other people who can talk - I like that!
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