take as long as you need. I am only just starting my journey towards becoming a therapist but I do have an idea of how it works from personal experience. Making appointments is fine but sometimes you just don't feel like talking and these times will probably coincide with those appointments. I would expect a therapist would understand and accommodate this fact. There is also the fact that some people find it hard to talk face to face, especially when it involves something sensitive. Maybe a different method of communication such as email would suit you better? Not as a replacement for appointments but it could get that essential information over in a less stressful way so the therapist can build a picture. I dont know if this common practice but I see no reason why it couldn't be an option.
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That is what i did in the end, well only week before last. We havent spoken about it yet because i told her i wasnt ready but theres less pressure now knowing that she at least knows everything and i feel better understanding i have the control to say i dont want to speak about it yet. Lots of practise still needed but i feel like im slowly getting the hang of it :)
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This place is literally a god send, seem to spend my life here! Thanks for taking the time to reply, makes me feel less alone!
you can be physically alone without being completely isolated. The majority of people here are on this forum for the same reasons as you. The details may differ but the general reason to be here is to talk to people. Admittedly I am not a sufferer but I do want to specialize in PTSD as a clinical psychologist. In the meantime I am happy to talk to people here as a person. It doesn't even matter if you choose to talk about something completely unrelated. If you get some comfort out of talking about cats (for example) then do it. I cant imagine anyone here will object to anyone working their way up from idle chit chat
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It is good to sit at home completely alone but talk to people even if its just messages on a phone, im more of a dog person tho. :)
a dog person? I suppose nobody is perfect lol
I prefer my own company. I have been driving trucks for the last 14 years and most of the people in that industry are male, 50+ and moaners. It kind of puts you off having a social life. This year things have finally clicked into place and now I am in college with lots of people (5 male and 16 females in my class) who I never thought I would ever associate with. I am actually loving it although I still enjoy plenty of 'me time' where I can relax and do I want. I dont see an issue with socialising online. It is still human contact after all
I prefer my own company. I have been driving trucks for the last 14 years and most of the people in that industry are male, 50+ and moaners. It kind of puts you off having a social life. This year things have finally clicked into place and now I am in college with lots of people (5 male and 16 females in my class) who I never thought I would ever associate with. I am actually loving it although I still enjoy plenty of 'me time' where I can relax and do I want. I dont see an issue with socialising online. It is still human contact after all
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Lol oh no not a cat person, we will agree to disagree on that one then!
I like being on my own in daylight but not in the dark, husband works odd shifts so is working all night, tho he knows none of this side of things so i can feel just this lonely if he is home. Sounds like a complete career change to go from trucking to therapy that must take some courage to do
trucking is ok if you are happy to go out and do long hours for a comfortable living (comfortable depends on your own opinion) but that's pretty much all it is. I am happy with a comfortable living but I need more from a job. I need goals, ambition, direction, achievement and above all that, something worthwhile. I am not interested in making fortunes for myself or someone else so that rules out a huge chunk of the employment market. I have always enjoyed science and documentaries but I never considered looking into them as a career. Honestly? I didn't think I had the ability to achieve university standards. I am flesh and blood too just like everybody else here!
anyway, at the beginning of this year a close friend just mentioned that his wife is studying forensic psychology through open university to keep her mind active. Just a hobby really so I thought about it and decided to explore it. I applied for an access course which was rejected in June. A month later (I licked my wounds for a while) I called them and was advised to apply for different course. It turned out that I had been misinformed and was not eligible for that course but my details were passed on and I received an email. A few emails later and I was invited for an interview which went very well. 3 days later and I am a student on the course that I had been rejected from in June.
as you can imagine it has completely turned my life upside down and it has even changed me. As an example, I hate being centre of attention and about 6 weeks ago I stood in front of my class and gave a presentation on PTSD. I did ask for information from people here and it was very useful both for my own knowledge and for educating other people. I was very nervous when I started college (my local college does not do the course so I am travelling to a different region) because I had no idea what to expect. I am second oldest in my class (I am 39) but I do have a pretty good class to work with. Now I am absolutely loving it and doing very well on my course even though I have had a few bad days where my motivation has slipped a bit.
I still have a long way to go but I think the end will justify all the hard work that I am facing. I have no idea what therapists earn and I really dont care. My reward will be helping people like you and everyone else on this forum.
anyway, at the beginning of this year a close friend just mentioned that his wife is studying forensic psychology through open university to keep her mind active. Just a hobby really so I thought about it and decided to explore it. I applied for an access course which was rejected in June. A month later (I licked my wounds for a while) I called them and was advised to apply for different course. It turned out that I had been misinformed and was not eligible for that course but my details were passed on and I received an email. A few emails later and I was invited for an interview which went very well. 3 days later and I am a student on the course that I had been rejected from in June.
as you can imagine it has completely turned my life upside down and it has even changed me. As an example, I hate being centre of attention and about 6 weeks ago I stood in front of my class and gave a presentation on PTSD. I did ask for information from people here and it was very useful both for my own knowledge and for educating other people. I was very nervous when I started college (my local college does not do the course so I am travelling to a different region) because I had no idea what to expect. I am second oldest in my class (I am 39) but I do have a pretty good class to work with. Now I am absolutely loving it and doing very well on my course even though I have had a few bad days where my motivation has slipped a bit.
I still have a long way to go but I think the end will justify all the hard work that I am facing. I have no idea what therapists earn and I really dont care. My reward will be helping people like you and everyone else on this forum.
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Sounds awesome, hardwork and must be a change going back to studying but will definately be worth it. I'd love to do something like that but guessing you have to have your own head straight before they will let you do anything like that
education? I am actually wondering if it would be beneficial for a PTSD sufferer to do something through open university. You do not need qualifications to do their courses and if you think about what is involved then maybe it makes sense? I cant answer that question but it would give you something to keep you occupied and something to gain. I am not sure it would benefit you from a therapy perspective but it might help you cope between sessions with a therapist. Again, I am not able to answer that but maybe you can
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I keep thinking a change of career might give me a bit of focus rather than the crap job i fell into but having the bravery to go for it is not something i currently have
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