General Simple question, why does therapy make you feel worse?

[BoyfriendqwithPTSD]

I simply wanted to ask.. why does therapy sometimes make you feel worse?

I can probably google this, but I’d like to know from sufferers so if anyone would want to share personal experiences/thoughts then that would be great.

My SO started therapy a few weeks back, I can sincerely say he isn’t doing great. Don’t seem to recognize him at all at the moment :(

 

[UnicornSightings]

I simply wanted to ask.. why does therapy sometimes make you feel worse?

I can probably goo...

Because it dredges up the past. Think of your very worst moments in your life. Imagine reliving them.

 

[BoyfriendqwithPTSD]

How many sessions does it usually take to feel better?

Or is this like asking ‘how long is a string’

 

[Gs172003]

There is no answer to how long.

 

[UnicornSightings]

How many sessions does it usually take to feel better?

Or is this like asking ‘how long i...

Lol yes it’s like asking that. It depends on your SO, their defense mechanisms, how open they are, their willingness to heal, the quality of the therapist and the type of therapy.... There are so many factors.

 

[Gs172003]

Have you looked for counseling for yourself?

 

[BoyfriendqwithPTSD]

@Zoogal yepp, startin asap.

I’m just here to ask, was just a thought that popped in to my head.

 

[Gs172003]

@Zoogal yepp, startin asap.

I’m just here to ask, was just a thought t...

There are people on here that have been in therapy for over ten years still trying to get things worked out.
You're in for a long ride.

You may have answered this already... If you don't mind...How old are you and is this your first relationship?

 

[UnicornSightings]

There are people on here that have been in therapy for over ten years still trying to get things worked...

But there are also people who make a ton of progress and feel a lot better in some areas. Don’t be too worried. It’s a process. It’s a self-discovery journey that just really sucks at times. It won’t be awful all the time. It’ll fluctuate. And if it’s continually bad for your partner you may wish to see if another therapist or therapy is a better fit. It shouldn’t make you feel terrible constantly.

 

[Gs172003]

Prepare for the worse hope for the best. Cliche I know.

 

[BoyfriendqwithPTSD]

It’s not my first relationship. And I’m not ‘young’

However it’s a relationship that was good/healthy/ balanced etc. and Due to PTSD it’s become pretty much a mess.

A lot of people on this forum don’t know the details of this relationship (before PTSD), a lot of assumptions are made etc.

His behavior is still really new to me, quite shocking at times, like I’m quite confused as to what’s going on. So writing on here and asking, learning just makes me come to terms with things.

 

[Gs172003]

It’s not my first relationship. And I’m not ‘young’

However it’s a relationship t...

Ptsd screws up everything.