Troubled......

[Pixalot]

Hi, I'm new here, I was searching for information and came across this forum.
I've suffered from PTSD for 19 years following my exposure to a bomb explosion in Northern Ireland, which killed 29 people.
I've had various treatments over the years, been hospitalised, even had ECT.
Currently I'm seeing a trauma counsellor, herein lies my concern/question.
August is a particularly tough month for me, as this is the anniversary of the bomb.
At my session yesterday I was in a really bad place mentally. After about 20 minutes my therapist asked me if I minded if she got up and moved around as there was so much negative energy in the room and it was affecting her.
I honestly don't know where to turn, has anyone else had anything similar, I now have the added guilt of making her feel bad!
I would be grateful if anyone had any suggestions

 

[Tinyflame]

Wow. She should have just said she needed to take a break.

If it's hard for her to hear, imagine how it is for you to live with. I'm very sorry. :(

Welcome to you.

 

[Justmehere]

What type of trauma work does she do?

 

[Pixalot]

She's a trauma specialist, we haven't even got to the stage of discussing treatment yet.
Only seen her a few times and it's been more getting to know each other.
Not sure I'll go back though

 

[Lee2001]

Oh wow that would not work for me.... if you are not comfortable with therapist I wouldn't go back to her and change T. It's astounding what I have seen people say on here that their therapist have said or done. I admire any one who does the profession and I get that it is challenging to always try to say and do the right things, but that is what they are being paid to do. Hope you find a great T:)

 

[Emotional Girl]

Wow I would be shocked if a therapist turned around and said that to me.Surely it is her job to support you when you are having a difficult day,I know therapist are human and can have bad days but she could she could have put things in a more sensitive and understanding way.
Is there any way that you could change therapist?

 

[Deleted member 8714]

The first thing that goes through my head is: RUN. Don't go back.

Wow. Can't believe a therapist said that to you. Sorry you had to hear and see that. Hugs if you accept them. :hug:@Pixalot :hug: