Trauma Clinic Assessment

[Nighthawk]

Wow what a day I had. I got up the nerve to call the clinic today to see what was happening with my appointment with the help of another member on this forum. By the way thanks you know who you are. I was just starting to lose my hope of them calling me back and was feeling down when the phone rang and it was him. It was the T that did my assessment. He told me if I was still interested he would really like to work with me. Phew what relief I don't have to see someone else and start all over again. So my first appointment is next Thursday at 3:30. I can't even express all the emotions right now. THanks for all being there I will keep you posted on how it is going.

NH

 

[Deleted member 6617]

That is fantastic news! Very happy for you! HUGS, PH

 

[deer_in_headlights]

How wonderful, ((((((((((Nighthawlk)))))))))!!!
That took courage, congratulations!

 

[Iam]

I am sooo HAPPY for YOU NH! Way to be persistant and keep asking for what you need, you are awesome! ;o)

 

[shadowchaser]

Cool beans! I'm so excited for you! Keep us up to date on everything please.

 

[KP the nut]

(((NH))) That is fantastic news:D and with a T who you have met, so you don't have to start afresh with a new T.
I'll be counting down the days with you
KP

 

[Nighthawk]

Do any of you have any sugestions on questions one should ask at the start of CBT or exposure therapy? I have started jotting my own down. Just thinking or more than likely over thinking:)

NH

 

[shadowchaser]

"How many times have you done this in the past"
"What is the worst I can expect"
"What is the best I can expect"

 

[Nighthawk]

So I am starting to get really scared about the start of this on Thursday. I know I have mixed emotions fear,excited,nervous,scared. I feel as though I am the one that has created the beast that needs calming. I am still having mixed feelings towards being on the meds and know I have to be on the meds. I know this is going to be hard. I know I am going to have to work at this. I also know that the information that needs to be touched is very painful all on its own. I am taking baby steps although it feels like giant leaps at the moment.

NH

 

[intothelight]

Hi NH,

When you contacted the trauma clinic, completed the questionnaire, went through the interview, and scheduled the appointment, you made a giant leap towards your recovery. I amazed at how much perseverance that took; even when you were so scared, you kept moving forward.

You are going to do a wonderful job. Keep moving forward, as you baby steps are pretty big steps, and you should be proud of yourself.

(((hugs)))
Deb

 

[Nighthawk]

So the day is here. I am feeling nervous but excited about my first appoointment. I had a major panic attack last night and I really want to talk about it. I have the shakes and am feeling the aftermath of last night.

I will keep you posted.

NH

 

[Nighthawk]

Interisting first appointment.
I genuinely like my new T Ifeel so at ease with him it is kind of weird but he is calming. He got the abandonment issues off the bat and ashured me we wold not abandon me in the middle. He really took the time to get to the core of my questions as if they were routes and he wanted to find the main growth.Surface answers just aren't going to work for him.

Unlike any other T he wek=nt well beyond oir alloted hour. I told him I know this is going to be hard and a lot of work. He really appreciated my acknowledgement. I am emotionally exausted. I have lots of homework to do some is really not going to be easy. I look forward to him helping me find a way to learn new coping skills.

Again thanks for all your support , Ill keep you all posted on my progress.

NH