1st Phone Therapy Tomorrow With New Therapist!! I'm Terrified!!

[Blutarg]

Hey. I'm glad it went well. Sometimes we anticipate the worst.... (but that's probably from experience right?)

Sounds like the two of you connected okay. I think it was right to discuss symptoms first to get an idea of what's going on. It would be a bit much to dive straight into the trauma I think (just a personal opinion there :whistle:)

I's nice to know that you regard this site so highly. I think others are of the same opinion :D

Hope you feel better once your stomach has settled down :)

But above all - WELL DONE! :thumbsup:

 

[Hlost]

My stomach was a mess! I made it through thankfully. :hot:

I guess one positive to phone therapy, If I had to I could talk in the bathroom!:lmao:

It helped that her tone was very readable and it seemed positive and accepting.

I said nothing about my "trauma" Did discuss some of my "symptoms"

I spent quite a bit of time telling her about THIS SITE:applause:

I spoke of what a "refuge and comfort" I have found here.:cloud9: Just like Heaven!!!:dance:

HA! I got a chuckle about the range of the phone Link Removed, that is a great plus! I'm glad it went well for except the stomach issues but that was kind of to be expected after so much worrying so it was good that you were at home for your first 'meeting'.

I, too, make sure my tdoc knows I'm getting so much info and support from this site because I think it's important. It's great you got to give her the lowdown on yourself in general as it helps her with the over-view. The specifics will come as you are ready and comfortable.

Great job!! ((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))

Hlost

 

[cherryblossom]

I totally agree that you have to talk first about what you are comfortable with - it sounds like you did a great job.
You both need to get to know each other a little first. Firstly, so you feel 'safe' enough to talk, and secondly, so she get's to know a bit about you - then she can gauge the right way to help you. We are not all the same, that's what makes us beautiful!! And different approaches work differently for different people. Keep up the good work Link Removed

 

[felix]

I just want to echo what everyone else already said - and add a well done from me to! You're doing great x

 

[WonderingWhy]

Thank You everyone!Link Removed I feel like I'm not dreading this Friday near as much as last Friday! However my stomache is trying to say something else!Link Removed

 

[cherryblossom]

Yeah - that's good WW. I actually look forward to my therapy sessions, but also feel apprehensive about them too. I reckon that's normal. I never, ever thought that I would say anything positive about therapy. Previously, I have hated every single second of it.... but this time something is different and better. Stay positive!!

 

[WonderingWhy]

I'm trying to be positive. I know I am positive now. I just don't want to think about the day I actually touch upon the past, instead of just my current issues! YIKES!!!Link Removed

 

[Blutarg]

Are you going to work on being calm for the next one? :funnyfaces:
I'll be thinking of you okay :D and holding thumbs ;) :hug:

 

[WonderingWhy]

:banghead::banghead::(:furious::trapped::cry::no::help::eek::faint:

Therapy could NOT have gone worse!
She told me, that they decided I can no longer do it over the phone. It wasn't the therapist, but "higher ups".
They gave some excuse about, without seeing me they won't know how I really am.
What do they NOT GET!!!! If I come in there I WILL certainly NOT be ok? They also told her they can't leave that building and do it off sight! (Without getting into details) The building itself is a HUGE trigger!
It's like asking someone who is terrified of water to go on a raft in the middle of an ocean to have therapy!

I just don't understand why they don't get it!

 

[felix]

I'm sorry it went so badly. They shouldn't offer something and then withdraw it, even if it isn't standard they should follow through on agreed treatments. I am mad for you.

Hugs x

 

[WonderingWhy]

Felix,
:( I appreciate your support!
I am also frustrated as she said she would again speak to "those above her":help:and see if she can get them to reconsider. She said she would call me back TODAY to let me know, whatever happens!:thinking: I guess it was good that I didn't hold my breath waiting for that call!:banghead:
I wish people would not make promises unless they sincerely intend to stand by them! Grrrrr!:furious:

 

[felix]

Grrr how frustrating! There is nothing worse than waiting in all day for a phone call! My work did it to me the other day - so annoying!

On the other hand we could maybe count your blessings that they've shown themselves to be so inept this early on so that you didn't start full on therapy with them and then be left exposed. Not much comfort I know, but if they don't keep their word surely it's better to know early on.

:hug: