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I looked on Psychology Today website at counselor profiles who took my insurance and specialized in PTSD/trauma. I have been seeing her twice a week for 5 years and couldn’t have found a better match.

I was switched from Abilify to Saphris almost 2 weeks ago. Does anyone know how long it takes for it to kick in? My mood seems to be getting more depressed and I wonder if it's due to the change in meds. Thanks for your help!

Just read through this entire thread. I can SO relate to this topic! I have acted out sexually my entire life; in my youth as a sexually reactive child, in my teens and young adult hood with one night stands, then cyber sex, and always by self injurious behavior.... I am now 52 and married (hate...

My T always has her phone next to her and looks at it every time it goes off. She has a hubby on a heart transplant list so she has to. It doesn't bother me at all BC I know why she does it. If it was for any other reason, I think it would bother me.

I have been in therapy since 1991 and have only done twice a week BC it's what works for me. No shame needed. I hope you can ask your T for the additional session. I am sure she has/had other clients go that often. Good luck!

I totally understand. Was seeing my T twice a week until a month ago when her hubby had heart surgery. Now it's weekly at best, and I'm struggling. Hope you find a program that meets your needs! Take care!

How often do you see your T? Would it be possible to bump up your sessions for awhile until you are feeling more stable?

I sent my abuser a very long e-mail detailing everything he did to me and how it affected me then and now. It was very therapeutic to get it off my chest. He wrote back and asked for forgiveness, which was more than I was expecting but didn't answer any of the questions I asked about why he did...

So sorry you are struggling. I take Naltrexone 50 mg for dissociation and it has been a godsend. I used to have very similar and worse, symptoms. Maybe your prescriber would be willing to try you on it to see if it helps.

We don't phone each other at all. All communication is via text or e-mail, which is fairly frequent due to attachment issues and my significant trauma history. E-mails get a quick reply to be discussed in session and texts are the same. I find the frequent contact to help our therapeutic...

I see my T twice a week and am also in an Art Therapy Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse that meets for an hour/week. I am also in contact with my T nearly every day via text or e-mail.

I was misdiagnosed as Borderline Personality Disorder, Alcoholic and Drug Dependence prior to disclosing my childhood sexual abusers from ages 3-28. I was then correctly diagnosed as PTSD.

I have been seeing my T for 2 1/2 years. She says and does so much that helps me that it's difficult to pinpoint what helps the most. She always believes in my potential to heal, encourages me to go outside my comfort zones and tackle my fears, and even says "good nite" via text to "Little...

Love the blanket idea! My T has blankets in her office I will wrap up in sometimes when I want to "hide." Glad you were able to use it for safety and soothing! Good work!!

@Ocean5. I wrote a VERY long letter to the minister who abused me. I asked for his e-mail address and surprisingly, he sent it almost immediately. He wrote back simply saying, "It's forever before me. Please forgive me." No closure, really, but it felt good to get it out. @Chava, the trip to...

My mom is selling her home of 56 years; the home I was molested and physically abused in by my live-in grandpa as well as a minister. The home is empty and my mom lives with my sister. I was talking about this house to my T yesterday and got really tearful, during session and after, which...

I can totally relate to this thread. Have also had this painful admission via e-mail mostly due to the shame, then little by little, in session. It helped to lessen the shame by talking. Proud of you for taking this huge step towards healing.

I can totally relate to this. I saw one T for 20 years. I stood in the corner of her office, hid behind pillows, asked her to look away from me, etc. we never truly made a "connection" although she was incredibly important to me and I saw her twice a week. I was too damaged emotionally during...

@Justmehere, I don't have any advice, but just saying I can so totally relate to what you are going through in regards to your transference issues. I was sexually abused by a minister for 12 years as well as by my g pa from 3-7. I have huge issues with transference, authority figures, ministers...

I am feeling emotions for the first time, which had been extremely difficult but manageable. I was never one to cry, or even be allowed to, and the floodgates have opened and it's been tough. I can still get a little spacey in session if really triggered or having a flashback but I don't check...

I take a medication specifically to combat dissociation. It is Naltrexone (50 mg) and it has truly been a godsend. It is almost virtually impossible to dissociate on it due to the receptors it targets in the brain. I had severe issues with dissociation and derealization my entire life that are...

I can totally relate to being disgusted by sex. I am married and haven't had sex with my husband in over 2 years. I am actually relieved that he has gained a lot of weight which has caused its own issues BC it gives me another excuse to avoid it. I can masturbate, but only to thoughts of the...

Casper is the first dog I ever owned on my own. A Border Collie who lived to be almost 19 years old. 1018 is the birthday of my 2 sons. A combination of things that have kept me going when I've felt like giving up through the years. They all have depended on me and I needed to get better and...

I have done inpatient twice and partial hospitalization once. The structure in all three was very helpful. Unfortunately, the partial program I attended was only 3 mornings/week, which left a lot of time for me feeling overwhelmed and unsupported at a time I felt I needed more. I have always...

I've been on 4 mg Prazosin for several months. Sleeping better and no nightmares. I do have more frequent dreams but not sure if that's due to the med or the fact I'm getting better, deeper, sleep. I haven't had any side effects, either.