Recent content by Brownie3

Thank you for your response. I like the way your therapist involves you. I asked my therapist if she had a treatment plan for me. She said she did. But when I asked her what my goals were, she wouldn’t tell me. I was left feeling pretty confused…

Hi everyone. Just wondering if you were therapist has reviewed your treatment plan and goals with you. My therapist has never done this and I am wondering if it is normal or not. I mean I have my own goals for myself but I guess I would like to know what her goals are for me. I asked her today...

I usually bring a piece of paper to therapy where I’ve outlined thoughts, questions and concerns. It’s nice to refer to my notes, especially because my mind goes blank so easily. But lately I wonder if I’m controlling the session too much. I’m times I am anticipating what my next words are...

Thank you. I’ve talked to her about other things I’ve disagreed with. She argues with me and always stands by her words. Sometimes I’m afraid of her.

Ugh! I’m so frustrated! I’ve been with this therapist for 4 months. I’ve shared (for the first time ever) my CSA which was incredibly painful. I chose to share this because I felt like I needed to. There have been times when I have felt that she is trying to genuinely help and cares about my...

I too am impressed that u did that. There are times that I want to carry out my impulsiveness but I just freeze and take crap I shouldn’t. I say good for you for protecting yourself. Sounds like you worked it out with your therapist.

Thank you. I can sooo relate!

So I’m in be started to talk about my childhood SA with my T. But I never cry. I should cry, but I don’t. I’ve cried when I talked about other things in the past, but when I talk about the biggest, most shameful, scary secret of my life, there isn’t much outward emotion. I feel sadness and...

Great post that I can relate to. Thank you @ruborcoraxxx for a thorough response. My T said if I’m getting nightmares, it’s because I’m not allowing time/space for processing during the day. I’m trying to be less distracted and less busy so I can try to process things in the day time so my...

@Freddyt , @grief , @Movingforward10 Thank you all fir taking the time to answer my questions. I’m grateful to find this support forum although I’m sad for the circumstances that brought us together. Brownie3

Hi everyone. I’m wondering how much detail of your trauma do you share with your T? I’ve only shared details once regarding one SA instance and it was surprisingly a huge relief to me to say it out loud. I haven’t ever told anyone about my SA. Not even my partner. So this was a very...

Hey y’all. I don’t have insurance and need to pay for therapy out of pocket. May I ask what y’al pay for an hourly session once a week? TIA