Post Ptsd Reaction To Therapy Session

[recoveringfromptsd]

I had a session with my regular therapist today, and we talked a lot about my abuse, I was able to stay grounded the entire time which surprised me and her. After I got home it hit me, and I had to get out my frozen orange for a while. Left me sort of depressed afterwards. Having difficulties thinking, so its hard to function.

Has anyone else had this happen to them?

 

[EveHarrington]

This happened to me pretty much with every session. I always-----and I do mean always------have delayed reactions.

Even delayed onset PTSD is extremely common amongst PTSD sufferers which is the ultimate in delayed reactions, right?

 

[aut555]

This happened to me pretty much with every session. I always-----and I do mean always------have d...

You are so right. I had no idea. It hit me hard after l left therapy and l didn't get a heads up about this. Like l thought crying in her office amounted for some release. Big fat no, there is more to come, because spilling your guts just opens up the pipeline to more saboteur of your mental headache.

 

[Rollercoaster]

You are so right. I had no idea. It hit me hard after l left therapy and l didn't get a heads up about t...

I have found that I react usually after the fact. However, I look at it this way, it's my bodies way of telling me there is more work to be done. Sometimes the work is exhausting and the triggers are exhausting but at least it gives me a clearer vision on where I need to concentrate my work or recovery. Sorry you had a tough session. None of this is easy.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

It does not help that along with this post reaction that I just heard a close relative is in the hospital and may have end stage cancer. Its a lot to process in one night.

 

[Lee2001]

This happened to me couple weeks ago. I am talking to therapist about it tomorrow, but it was very hard! Hope you feel better soon.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

@Lee2001 Thanks for the support, everyone thank you......

 

[laurat]

This is happened to me several times, it's more like I am someone else at my therapist. The next session I am back to normal all broken.