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Posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 8:17:03
I'm having a difficult time now and wonder if I should go back to seeing a T to work through the next month. It'll be a year on 9/28 since my OD and hospitalization and I don't think I'm dealing well with the anniversary. I'm so scared that I may end up there again someday because I just can't seem to stay well for any length of time. Memories of the experience keep me depressed and anxious. I quit therapy a couple months ago because it seemed pointless. I have a hard time expresing myself to a T so I often don't get what I need out of therapy. But I feel I need more support right now.
Does anyone revisit an old T for just a few sessions to get over a hurdle?
Posted by gardenergirl on September 11, 2005, at 9:37:07
In reply to Really brief therapy? *Trigger*, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 8:17:03
I think that's absolutely appropriate and pro-active. If your old T is not available, even seeing a new T to help you through this time could be very helpful.
I'm sorry you didn't find it helpful before. Sometimes the way a T goes about therapy is not a good fit for the client. Perhaps a different approach might feel more helpful?
At any rate, it's very appropriate to see a T for a specifc and brief issue.
I'm glad you are here to observe the anniversary. Take extra gentle care of yourself.
gg
Posted by fairywings on September 11, 2005, at 12:09:58
In reply to Really brief therapy? *Trigger*, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 8:17:03
Hi sonya, i'd say go, run, get there, what have you got to lose? i'm so sorry that you are feeling badly and that you're experiencing anxiety over the anniversary, it has to be really difficult. was your T helpful? if so, i'd say, go for it! if not, try someone new, someone you can get into quickly. take care of yourself, and use whatever resources you have to stay healthy.
((hugs))
fw
Posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 15:16:21
In reply to Really brief therapy? *Trigger*, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 8:17:03
This is so wierd...my old T called me this afternoon to tell me the plant I'd given her at our last session 8 wks ago was doing great and to see how I was doing. I ended up crying and asking to see her. We talked on the phone quite a while. She understands that anniversaries like this can be difficult. We scheduled a session for this Wednesday. I hope I can say what needs to be said. I'm really lousing at interracting with people.
Thank you both so much for your comments. I felt like I was being a baby about the anniversary (husband can't understand).
Posted by Dinah on September 11, 2005, at 15:21:21
In reply to Re: Really brief therapy? *Trigger*, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 15:16:21
What fortuitous timing. And what a thoughtful therapist.
Posted by fairywings on September 11, 2005, at 15:46:20
In reply to Re: Really brief therapy? *Trigger*, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 15:16:21
Hi Sonya,
Now that can't just be coincidence, can it? Sorry your husband can't understand, that is unfortunate, I'm so sorry. You're not being a baby. Everyone reacts to things in a different way, and obviously this was a big deal to you, even if someone else would react differently, or sees it a different way. It is good that you have this T. Can you get your thoughts down in writing, and give them to her, so that you can hand them to her, she can read them, and you can discuss them? I have done that with my T, and we have covered so much ground, I couldn't have done it any other way.
Good luck with this, and be good to yourself, don't discount what you are feeling no matter what someone else says,
fw
Posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 16:04:18
In reply to Re: Really brief therapy? *Trigger* » Sonya, posted by fairywings on September 11, 2005, at 15:46:20
Very good suggestion. I'm going to start writing down stuff to go over with her. The hardest thing to talk about though is the suicidal ideation. I've never been able to discuss this because I'm afraid of what might happen. Besides, I wonder if it will really do any good to talk about it.
Thank you all so much for caring. I often feel that here at PB and get from others more than I can give, and it's frustrating.
Posted by rubenstein on September 11, 2005, at 16:09:46
In reply to Re: Really brief therapy? *Trigger* » fairywings, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 16:04:18
> I too have had such tgrouble talking about suicidal ideation. The last couple of times I have broken down that barrier and it has really helped. He is able to talk about it without getting me or him all freaked out. I hope maybe you can find that with your therapist as well.
Rachel
Very good suggestion. I'm going to start writing down stuff to go over with her. The hardest thing to talk about though is the suicidal ideation. I've never been able to discuss this because I'm afraid of what might happen. Besides, I wonder if it will really do any good to talk about it.
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> Thank you all so much for caring. I often feel that here at PB and get from others more than I can give, and it's frustrating.
Posted by fairywings on September 11, 2005, at 20:08:59
In reply to Re: Really brief therapy? *Trigger* » fairywings, posted by Sonya on September 11, 2005, at 16:04:18
> Very good suggestion. I'm going to start writing down stuff to go over with her. The hardest thing to talk about though is the suicidal ideation. I've never been able to discuss this because I'm afraid of what might happen. Besides, I wonder if it will really do any good to talk about it.
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> Thank you all so much for caring. I often feel that here at PB and get from others more than I can give, and it's frustrating.You're welcome, i hope it helps to write it out. I give my T my writings, and let him read it, that way he reads all of it, and there's no chance i'll skip anything. i've told him about suicidal thoughts, not current, and i've told my p-doc. as long as you're not telling them you're going to walk out and do something, i think it's a good idea to discuss with your T. i hope you're not feeling that way now, remember it's final, put it off, and put it off. don't make a plan, and don't have the means on hand. talk with people who care, babble us, pull out all the resources, and if you tell your T, i'm sure she'll see you for extra appointments.
fw
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