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Posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 9:06:01
To therapy, that is.
Okay, I admit I'm a bit hypomanic at times. I get up early, work out, clean my house, make healthy food, get my papers graded, talk to my friends, and do all kinds of things I'd never have been able to do a couple of weeks ago. And I'm still not sleeping that well.
But I'm better emotionally than I have been in months, perhaps even years. When I get sad, it's only because I am sad for myself and what I have been through, and I resolve to take better care of myself in the future, to be gentle with myself.
It is hard to believe that a week and a half of an antidepressant could do so much, but I think I have been working towards this place all along and the med gave me some kind of jolt I needed to solidify things.
I'm taking a three-week break from therapy at the moment and I have an appointment next Thursday. But why rock the boat, is what I am thinking.
Oddly enough, I don't miss my therapist. I get enraged at her periodically, but no sadness because I'm not seeing her. I think about ending/going back, and I think, "well, it doesn't matter that much either way, right? I will come through it and be okay."
Hmmmm.....sure hope this stuff doesn't stop working :) But what to do about therapy? It's bizarre to me that something I agonized over for three years is so in the back of my mind.
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2008, at 10:19:33
In reply to doing so well I might never go back, posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 9:06:01
I'm glad!!!
You know, there's always the possibility that it was the right time for you to leave. That perhaps the therapy had run its course. It's hard to make that decision when you're in a long term relationship that has meant a lot to you.
I think you deserve to enjoy this. If you want to revisit things in the future, as needs require, you always can.
Posted by B2chica on May 21, 2008, at 10:29:48
In reply to doing so well I might never go back, posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 9:06:01
it sounds like you said it just right. that you've been working hard to get where you are and the meds gave you the help you needed.
i'm VERY happy for you!but you might not miss your therapist BECAUSE you have this NEW feeling of finally feeling good and don't want to go to the place where you face bad feelings. and thats ok. it's ok if you take a break. i have this feelings too. when i'm finally feeling good i don't feel the need to go. and feel fine not going if i miss a week.
However, i say go back at least to this next appt. tell her/him how well you are doing and considering taking a break from therapy for a while.But Raisin, it might be a good idea to hang onto therapy for a few weeks just to make sure that the med doens't shoot you too far in to a hypomanic/manic state that could be damaging. a T is a great way to touch base with that sort of thing.
i wouldn't make any permanant decisions until you know for sure how this med pans out.
but i'm SO happy you are feeling so well.
best wishes
b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2008, at 12:23:28
In reply to Re: doing so well I might never go back, posted by B2chica on May 21, 2008, at 10:29:48
Sounds like good advise from B2c. Phillipa
Posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 16:26:39
In reply to Re: doing so well I might never go back » raisinb, posted by Dinah on May 21, 2008, at 10:19:33
Thanks, Dinah! :)
In reality, I'm not riding off into the sunset just yet; I go back and forth about it. I have low points occasionally and in those times I still want to go back. But I feel more independent of her than I ever have before, and it's great. I might end up just extending the break and going back in a couple of months. I'll see how I feel next week.
Posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 16:28:44
In reply to Re: doing so well I might never go back, posted by B2chica on May 21, 2008, at 10:29:48
Yes, that's true, and good advice. It's only been a week and a half, which is much too early to tell how I will do on it in the long term.
As for going into a manic state, it is possible and something I really need to watch out for. However I doubt my therapist could distinguish any emotion I'm feeling from a hole in the wall. She sucks at reading me.
Posted by rskontos on May 21, 2008, at 17:09:07
In reply to doing so well I might never go back, posted by raisinb on May 21, 2008, at 9:06:01
raisinb, I am glad you are doing better. I think I might ask for something next time I go. I need something I think to boost my energy levels. I am considering wellbutrin. Weight neutral is an absolute vital requirement.
I am thrilled you feel so much more in control. But I do like B2c words of advice. To keep a backup is a good idea.
I like the positive feelings you writing about. It is a nice thing to hear and give hope.
rsk
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