Therapy... How To Decide Enough Is Enough...

[Deleted member 34328]

I agree with ladee on this one @Laura E. Allison . Aren't we supposed to be being encouraged to take a stand for ourselves? Learning to pay attention to the warning bells and act accordingly?

Just my opinion, but I think you have a clear answer in front of you. Don't let yourself be bullied into anything. One answer is enough. You're right. It is empowering to make and stick to a choice.

 

[Muted]

If you are already shutting her out..you may have gone as far as you van go with her. That's a good thing...

But, I seem to have that tendency, as far as shutting people out. Truly there's not a truly justifiable reason other than I feel like I'm back sliding, but like you said maybe it's getting worse before it gets better...

 

[Muted]

Take a break or stop - you can always go back if things change. PTSD doesn't mean you need to be in per...

Thank you. I am worried sometimes about getting too dependent on my therapist.

 

[Muted]

Funny...I quit my T last week. I've been with him for over 5 years. I found that I was getting...

It sounds like you made the right choice. I had a bad experience with a therapist where I felt pressured to make appointments and that was also a red flag for me. My current t is extremely respectful of my boundaries and I don't ever feel pressured by her (encouraged but not pressured).

It might be beneficial for you to try someone new just to see the difference. I don't think it's right at all him being disrespectful about your spiritual beliefs!

 

[ladee]

This may be a stupid question...but have you shared these feelings and thoughts with your T?

 

[Muted]

Lol, it's not a stupid question at all @ladee !! I finally did share some of my feelings today. It went well and I felt like she was receptive and I felt heard (which for me is huge)...

Hopefully, I will be able to continue sharing these feelings with her. I feel like I'm fighting between pushing her away and just simply trusting...

 

[Muted]

That was actually a rather brilliant and smart question btw @ladee :)

 

[ladee]

Happy to hear you shared with her. Possibly a turning point in your recovery!
Maybe something important is about to break loose and you have to know you can trust her.
Very proud you took the risk and talked about this.
Hopefully things will improve. Glad you shared.
Gentle hugs if you accept.

 

[Muted]

Thank you @ladee .:hug:

 

[bettyboopvines]

I have to see a therapist to get my medications. I tell her stuff and I do like her but she always agrees with everything I s a y. Is she just going along with the routine or what?

 

[Deleted member 34328]

Good for you @Gia1019 . So proud of you for sharing like that! It must be one of the hardest things to do.

I've been blunt and honest with my therapist - over email. He always responds appropriately - sometimes follow up in the next session, but I've never told him to his face when I feel that he isn't hearing me.

You're awesome!!! :tup:

 

[Muted]

I have to see a therapist to get my medications. I tell her stuff and I do like her but she alw...

Do you do therapy with her or just meds?