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Posted by bird in the sky on April 17, 2006, at 17:58:45
I cant imagine stopping therapy.
I have been going for 2 years.
I don't want to be some bird going to therapy all my life like some rich, spoiled person. It's so difficult to think about stopping. I think i am doing a lot better than when i first started, but now i am nearly madly in love with my T, even tho we are both happily married. i only go once every 2 weeks. thatz all my insurance will pay. It used to be really hard to wait a week, but now it's pretty do-able to go for 2 weeks. It feels pretty much like an addiction and it's scary to think i will have to give it up. I like things to last a long time, if not "forever". i am wondering how to even deal with the idea of stopping, much less the actual stopping. bird
Posted by Dinah on April 18, 2006, at 9:38:59
In reply to stopping therapy, posted by bird in the sky on April 17, 2006, at 17:58:45
Hi. I think you're probably looking for the Psychology Board? I'd be happy to redirect if you are.
I'd have to say that not everyone looking for ongoing forever therapy is either rich or spoiled. I, for example, just clearly function better and with less medication when I have ongoing stable support. It's an investment in my work productivity to keep going, and more than pays for itself.
Posted by curtm on April 18, 2006, at 10:39:01
In reply to Re: stopping therapy » bird in the sky, posted by Dinah on April 18, 2006, at 9:38:59
Do you mean a therapy that caters more to discussing your past, present and future (goals), your habits and behaviors, etc? I haven't involved myself in that kind yet, only medical treatment with pharmaceuticals. What is it like? Do you get a lot out of it? Do you learn things about yourself and why you are who you are?
Posted by bird in the sky on April 18, 2006, at 20:19:05
In reply to Re: stopping therapy » bird in the sky, posted by Dinah on April 18, 2006, at 9:38:59
> Hi. I think you're probably looking for the Psychology Board? I'd be happy to redirect if you are.
>
OK OK. I posted this there and noone replied, so i came to you guys, since you are so active...> I'd have to say that not everyone looking for ongoing forever therapy is either rich or spoiled. I, for example, just clearly function better and with less medication when I have ongoing stable support. It's an investment in my work productivity to keep going, and more than pays for itself.
That's good. I agree it is definitely a good thing for a lot of people. It's just that my husband and mother think i should be wrapping this up now, and i am wondering if it's true. It seems kind of like a cop-out (to keep going) to me, cause i feel both addicted and in love with my Therapist.
Posted by bird in the sky on April 18, 2006, at 20:31:14
In reply to Re: stopping therapy, posted by curtm on April 18, 2006, at 10:39:01
Yeah, i guess i have gotten quite a lot out of it. I understand the problems with some of the behaviour i have/had now. i have pretty much stopped it. i have been able to see reasons why i am this way and i have changed a bit. Had some kinda like revelations and new feelings, which have been great. I definitely reccommend it. I took an intensive 12 week therapy many years ago, but still had problems with my actions. I have learned to deal with the voices and "miracles" by praying a lot and looking at them as a normal thing instead of that i was crazy. Finally i have a Therapist who doesn't want to put me on meds and i am glad for that. Though i know, it is best for many to be on some.
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