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A month is a fairly short time. Seeing that you are already feeling comfortable and thinking of opening up sounds like you have found a good match with your therapist. I am grateful for that. For me...I don't know when I knew I could begin to talk about some of the more challenging hard to...

@1234578 try starting a new thread. You are more likely to get more responses which may help you during this difficult time. All you need to do is click on the tab Depression etc. and then click on the blue tab at the top that says post a new thread. In the mean time...I am so sorry you are...

@Dana1010 it seems to me you have answered your own question on this thread. It sounds like it is time for you to find a new therapist. I do agree with @Ragdoll Circus...your criticism, of the therapist, is getting very harsh and based on the evidence you have shared here...I would argue...

My husband and children, they all have a wonderful sense of humor that keeps me going. My job...I'm feel lucky to be where I am. Even though my job performance isn't at its best right now...they still love me and appreciate me. My therapist...more and more everyday. My pets. My home and...

Dear all, This is my 4th day on 5mg of Prozac and I am so incredibly dizzy and lightheaded. Is this a side effect any of you have experienced? Typically how long does it take to go away? It is so bad right now I am having trouble keeping my balance. This is my second try at a medicine and I...

@joeylittle any thoughts?

Ok all...still working on processing this one. I had horrible nightmares last night about it. So...am wondering if you all might have any suggestions about how I might begin to talk about it with my T without sending myself into a crazy emotional wreck and feeling like shit. The truth is...the...

I used to get really frustrated about shooting the breeze with no real direction too. It drove me crazy and I would leave more frustrated than when I began. On top of it...he is out of my insurance network so I am paying more than twice as much as I would be for someone in my network . I already...

It sounds like you have thought about this a lot. Only you can decide to stay or leave. It also sounds like it just might not be a good fit. I hear the frustration in your words. Personalities matter a lot. The relationship is essential. I hope you will consider still giving therapy a go...

thank you all for your replies and your support. I have sent myself into an emotional whirlwind putting it all out there. It is amazing how our bodies store all of these memories just as our minds do. Considering how I feel about right now I don't know if I will be able to discuss with my T in...

So...there is something that has been on my mind that I really think I need to talk with my T about but have been holding back. I am realizing through my processing etc. that is has had a significant impact on many areas of my life in the past 6 years. I thought I would try it out here. In 2011...

What @Sunshineturtle said. Help is out there. It can be trial and error but there are many options.

It took me almost 4 months to even get to the point where I understood (even remotely) what the hell we were doing in my therapy sessions. I share this with you for two reasons 1. I went back and forth the entire time with hating him and thinking he sucked and being frustrated and hating myself...

I am so glad you are reaching out. I am so sorry this happened to you. I too was a victim of same sex molestation (female) at 8 years old...but only twice...a friend not a family member. I don't remember much specifics except that it really confused me about sexuality and relations etc. Your...

I am sorry you are struggling with your therapist and finding a good match for your needs. How long have you been with your current therapist?

I love that you shared this. Early in my time with my current T he was being incredibly fidgety one session. My immediate thought was that I was making him uncomfortable. He wouldn't stop moving around and I'm trying to tell him...you know... stuff. So I stopped and looked at him and...

Dear @sun seeker do you have a crisis line where you are? The reason I ask is I have called mine here on a couple of occasions and they have been very helpful. The primary thing they have offered...which may be help for you right now...is to send someone out to me and talk with me and assess...

Just saw my second Psychiatrist earlier this week. The first one didn't work out. My therapist not being a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrist prescribed me a new medicine. We had a lengthy discussion...he was a jerk...but that is another thread and I had resolved some of that with myself (and the help...

Thank you @Ragdoll Circus

This is wonderful news @Charleh !!!! Well done!!! You are an inspiration. Next month we will get another post that says "6 months sober!!!" Keep at it...I know it isn't easy... but you are doing great.

This is wonderful news! Well done for jumping in. It sounds hard but appears to have been totally worth it. Hoping for continued success as you sort the rest out.

All the feelings. So much and yet none at all. It sucks.

Thanks @Friday ...it makes sense...even though it sucks. I like your emoji too...that pretty much sums it up. I'm still pretty upset about it but have realized...I had such a strong reaction because it triggered emotions from other very traumatic and horrible incidences of "not being...

yes...thank you...right now just making a phone call seems like a giant epic task...and my arms feel like they weigh a thousand pounds when I try to lift them...even my fingers feel heavy on this keyboard. Why do I feel like I can be here on this forum and type...but typing an e-mail reply at...

I am sorry you are struggling so hard right now. I share many of the same feelings and emotions you have expressed here. I am glad you are reaching out for support. I too feel my emotions are all over the place. The accompanying severe depression has brought them down from anger and irritability...