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There's a couch? Must be nice. If there was couch in my T's office, I'd love that. I'd probably take some munchies with me and be all relaxed and chillin...kick my feet up and hang out with him and shoot the shit instead of sitting there in a freakin chair all uncomfortable...
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yeah, a leather couch, all nice and broken in. The first time I went in, I was like "how cliche!". It doesn't have comfortable arms for your head though, so this morning I was thinking I better bring my own pillow.
I also see my psych. in the same office, the double whammy!
Am feeling more clear about all this in my head this morning. Sure I will get to the point where I will think - what was the big deal? Sigh, until it happens again in some new strange crazy way I can't figure out:).
I also see my psych. in the same office, the double whammy!
Am feeling more clear about all this in my head this morning. Sure I will get to the point where I will think - what was the big deal? Sigh, until it happens again in some new strange crazy way I can't figure out:).
It just must be part of the process or something cause I tend to do the same thing over and over. Hope all goes well for you.
And even though the couch doesn't have comfortable arms....at least there is a couch.....so envious of you.
Yes, I think it is part of the process. I get a handle on one thing (or at least I think I do) and then something new comes up that causes an intense reaction. I will be happy when, and if, I get to the point that Ipve worked thru all of them.
My T has upholstered chairs that rock. One of them leans back really far. If I am feeling ok I take my shoes off & sink into the chair as it leans way back. If I am not I sit in it with my feet firmly planted on the floor. Guess my T probably knows what to expect by what chair I choose and how I sit LOL!
My T has upholstered chairs that rock. One of them leans back really far. If I am feeling ok I take my shoes off & sink into the chair as it leans way back. If I am not I sit in it with my feet firmly planted on the floor. Guess my T probably knows what to expect by what chair I choose and how I sit LOL!
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Hey Jade - think I might have to lie on the couch just for you. Maybe draw on some of your nerve and just do it - lol I'll let you know how it feels.
You mean this will happen over and over ?!?!?!?!?:crazy:
Reclining sounds nice Iam. I usually sit straight up and lean over my stomach. My son was shot in the abdomen so I think it grabs me there.
Take it easy
You mean this will happen over and over ?!?!?!?!?:crazy:
Reclining sounds nice Iam. I usually sit straight up and lean over my stomach. My son was shot in the abdomen so I think it grabs me there.
Take it easy
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Hi,
I read this thread with interest, as I have had ALL of my therapy sessions at home! On our very first appointment/meeting I sat nearest the door. I had not consciously though about it, it is just where I was sitting when my husband showed him in. Every session since then he has sat nearest the door and I have been on the sofa. Depending on how I feel I will have my feet curled up under me, or firmly planted on the floor.
On my last session my T was asking me how it felt to have therapy at home. He said he has just 4 or 5 people he sees at home, and all the rest go along to his clinic. For me it is convenient. When I am waiting, because he is late - as he often is- I can watch TV or have a look on here. He always gives me a phone call that he is leaving the office to come which gives me a 45 minute warning, but of course traffic and our poor roads make it variable. I have nothing to compare it with as I have never had to go to his clinic. This is all I know and it suits me fine. I am fortunate that I have no children or whatever to distract, and my husband always makes himself scarce.
I know this would not suit everybody, and I am very lucky. If I am crying afterwards I do not have to drive home with my thoughts. My sessions are always timed to suit my work schedule as well as suit my T. Sometimes it has been as late as 9.30pm, which I did find hard. Mostly it is just after I get home, about 6 pm ish.
As for working through all the trauma - well several times I have thought it is all done, and then just as you say Iam, another thing comes up. It is never an old thing re-surfacing though so I find that encouraging. I recently dared mention to my husband that I am looking forward to 'life after therapy' he looked at me quizzicaly and said I was being somewhat premature :( Oh well!!
I read this thread with interest, as I have had ALL of my therapy sessions at home! On our very first appointment/meeting I sat nearest the door. I had not consciously though about it, it is just where I was sitting when my husband showed him in. Every session since then he has sat nearest the door and I have been on the sofa. Depending on how I feel I will have my feet curled up under me, or firmly planted on the floor.
On my last session my T was asking me how it felt to have therapy at home. He said he has just 4 or 5 people he sees at home, and all the rest go along to his clinic. For me it is convenient. When I am waiting, because he is late - as he often is- I can watch TV or have a look on here. He always gives me a phone call that he is leaving the office to come which gives me a 45 minute warning, but of course traffic and our poor roads make it variable. I have nothing to compare it with as I have never had to go to his clinic. This is all I know and it suits me fine. I am fortunate that I have no children or whatever to distract, and my husband always makes himself scarce.
I know this would not suit everybody, and I am very lucky. If I am crying afterwards I do not have to drive home with my thoughts. My sessions are always timed to suit my work schedule as well as suit my T. Sometimes it has been as late as 9.30pm, which I did find hard. Mostly it is just after I get home, about 6 pm ish.
As for working through all the trauma - well several times I have thought it is all done, and then just as you say Iam, another thing comes up. It is never an old thing re-surfacing though so I find that encouraging. I recently dared mention to my husband that I am looking forward to 'life after therapy' he looked at me quizzicaly and said I was being somewhat premature :( Oh well!!
seedling, don't forget your munchies if you're gonna lie on the couch just for me. I'm thinking cheetos, or maybe some doritos...heck, just make some popcorn before you go. Oh, and take a pepsi too. I seriously would do it if my T. had a couch in there , it would make things so much easier for me.
Don't hide your tears in there. I wish that I could cry in sessions instead of telling stories like I'm reading them from a book or talking about someone else. My T. is trying to help me feel emotions, so be grateful that you can feel. My emotions are are stuck inside, building up and ready to explode.
Maybe you should take a memory foam travel pillow...those are cool.
Don't hide your tears in there. I wish that I could cry in sessions instead of telling stories like I'm reading them from a book or talking about someone else. My T. is trying to help me feel emotions, so be grateful that you can feel. My emotions are are stuck inside, building up and ready to explode.
Maybe you should take a memory foam travel pillow...those are cool.
Sorry....that made me laugh out loud Lucy ;o)
My husband keeps asking when he thinks I'll be done with therapy. I started a year ago and he's been asking that for at least 6 months! All I know is that I don't even think I have scratched the surface. I do ok for a few days, maybe even weeks, then get hit between the eyes again. My anxiety and phobias seem to be increasing or I should say spreading to other areas of my life. I can see how somebody can become agoraphobic now.
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OK, Jade, I'm cracking up now, having a really good laugh. Really don't think I can handle both things in one week though - lying down and bringing the munchies. I'll have to be in therapy just to get brave enough.
I am glad I can cry, I was lucky enough to have a chance to learn how to do it after I got out of high school. Did some counseling stuff then. This though is way beyond that in terms of crap to deal with. That was just regular life pain (like anyone might expect).
I like to cover my face so I'm not distracted by thinking I look terrible, then I can just go deep, deep, deep and maybe get somewhere.
Lucycat, Iam - I had someone ask me at church this morning (which I managed to do) if I "felt better". Ha ha , had to smile. I said "it's going to take time".
I am glad I can cry, I was lucky enough to have a chance to learn how to do it after I got out of high school. Did some counseling stuff then. This though is way beyond that in terms of crap to deal with. That was just regular life pain (like anyone might expect).
I like to cover my face so I'm not distracted by thinking I look terrible, then I can just go deep, deep, deep and maybe get somewhere.
Lucycat, Iam - I had someone ask me at church this morning (which I managed to do) if I "felt better". Ha ha , had to smile. I said "it's going to take time".
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