A Symptom Free Day?

[Lady of Longbourn]

@desiderata310 i didn't actually take it as yelling "at me" but more like someone who reached their stress cup limit. No worries about me okay? I temp banned him and cleaned up the worst posts.

What are the ways you ground and calm yourself? Your doing well. This can be growth and progress and learn new tools.

Take care.

 

[desiderata310]

Righ now? Having trouble thinking about that.
easy stuff isn't working:stomping my feet, drinking strong coffee, cold water..

Um...I don't know..

 

[anthony]

If they go away, you never had it in the first place

This is completely inaccurate.

 

[shell]

I have really struggled and found I was more triggered by male therapist more than female therapist, but really it doesn't matter what sex they are, all that matters is that you trust them.

I really think that calmness comes from a sense of connection, being heard, and supported for the first time. Perhaps for the first time you could feel connected to being safe, and that reduces the anxiety. I find it really hard to give myself permission to feel the safety that actually exists in my life, as if I let myself accept my therapist and really trust that I am safe and they have no intent to hurt me, that it will be snatched away. I noticed how when I have started to stopped fearing, I started to have more good days than bad. You are progressing, a positive sign, therapy is working and you can stop doubting yourself.

 

[GG-love]

I read your post and know that feeling all too well. I thought I was ok for months and then last fall had a crash back, everything set me off. Thankfully as time goes on we learn what things help and what don't. Your therapist sounds like he wants the best for you (sounds like a new experience) and that is wonderful. Good luck on your journey and I hope as time goes on you have longer periods of feeling better.