Recent content by NewGirl280

Your post REALLY resonated with me! I spent about two years going from doctor to doctor trying to figure out what was wrong with me. My symptoms were all physical. Random dizziness, hot type flashes, vision problems, overall feeling just awful. I would have a “dizzy spell” aka “panic attack”...

Thanks guys. I feel a lot better about it today. Kind of sad/nervous about going so long (these appts are my safety net) but looking forward to hopefully saying I got through it! I’ve planned a few things to keep me busy and out of my head, and am hopeful I’ll feel well enough to do them. I...

I think it’s probably both, but had I not mentioned the insurance I would have been in the next week. I had felt like this was coming though, regardless of insurance status, and I discussed with her as I was fearful. She’s made sure I know that I am always welcome to do whatever I need, I’m...

Good advice ! Posting here was sort of my letter - but I also wrote notes in my phone of what happened and how I processed the appt and the idea of weaning.

How do you all navigate going from weekly appointments to bi-weekly or less? A little background - I was initially going bi-weekly. I wasn’t sure I was where I should be (therapy versus medical diagnoses) and not sure if I believed in the process. Long story short - biweekly was not enough...

Mine said this too - in trauma recovery it doesn’t always matter what happened but how your body responds to it, from what I have gathered.

Thanks everybody! I had my appointment today and I wasn’t totally sure what my plan was. I’m still not feeling the greatest, but on the upswing. Thankfully, it kind of all just fell out and my filter was minimal. She was so kind. I DO need to work on sharing MORE and being more honest (not...

That almost feels as bad as feeling bad! I’m not sure! My goal is to minimize or eliminate the somatic sensations that occur and take over.

Thanks for the responses everybody. To be clear - I wouldn’t lie - I just was stuck with how much to disclose, as I probably don’t need to say much to get the help I need. Especially since I’m on the upswing, and by the time my appointment comes in two days I’ll probably be completely fine...

This was really helpful to read - thank you for normalizingt experience ! So - do you share the ups and downs? Or do you just take a middle road and continue to learn and apply without divulging how bad or how good things are/were?

The ER part was pretty extreme - but in the moment I thought I was really sick/dying. Silly I know. It’s more of just the up and down part that makes me feel like I’m not where I should be from, from her perspective. She’s given me lots of tools and I’m so thankful - and I hate having to say...

Hi! I’m New here. I’m new to PTSD and therapy altogether. It’s a weird thing for me, but I’m really working hard to reduce and hopefully eliminate these PTSD symptoms. My progress has been so up and down - I’ll have a few great days which is AMAZING. And then symptoms come tumbling back in. I...

Thanks for sharing all! Do you guys work on things like guided imagery or things like that to help you during the week ? We don’t do a lot of chit chatting - but talk about how the week went and then imagery things to help process the week and make next time easier.

I am curious what others therapy sessions look like ? What types of things do you do/discuss?