What Do You Want From Therapy?

[Abstract]

Springer that really does sound very debillitating. I am sorry.

I have had a kind of "sleep" thing that I was told was dissociative but it has never lasted a long time like that. For example I can feel like I am exhausted or tired and feel my body getting heavy and have to lie down. My eyes become impossible to hold open. Sometimes I am gone completely for a while and other times my body "sleeps" but my mind doesn't. When I am in a phase like this I feel like I need sleep a lot or think I need to sleep. Its like my idling has gone to almost zero. I oversleep for all sorts of important things and find it humiliating. That may have no common ground but thought would share just in case.

Have you been to a psychiatrist? What about typing an email or letter to the trauma T to let her know your situation? Have you asked about a community support system at all (they can fight the system for you) or is there anyone who could ask these questions for you as you obviously are not really in a state to do so yourself. Your situation sounds very worrying and yes you really do have to have help of some type. :(

 

[Springer80]

That may have no common ground but thought would share just in case.

Oh I think it probably does, there's a thread in the any other symptoms thread about sleep and paralysis etc.
I know I need help. I text my friend the other day just to say out loud to someone that I can't cope. My aunt said I should maybe go to a christian healing centre which I guess might be alright to have someone look after me for a bit but I'm atheist and I want to get to the bottom of my issue not fight off well meaning conversion. There is a buddhist place with mother healing stuff but which seems a bit more okay but I want something trauma specific. If local mental health get involved I may as well set up the dunking chair by the river!!

Getting up from where I am is a whole lifestyle, behavioral revamp, I need to do it slowly.I've been like I have today for weeks.

Doctors think I'm nuts. How can I say to someone that when I read as fast as my brain takes the form of the character in and moves to the next I don't retain it long enough to have enough information to form a constant flow? It makes me tired trying so I've stopped trying.

Conversations are sometimes difficult. Seeing my friends, letting people see me like this is hard.

I have drafted a list of concerns to send to Dawn, so I'll try again tomorrow. I'm going to get myself to the buddhist centre too if possible.

 

[Abstract]

It seems important that they maybe rule out physical stuff which I guess must near impossible. I am assuming they looked catoplexy etc. Can you not see a psychiatrist as they are the best at diagnoses with this stuff if not physical. Maybe it is chronic fatigue syndrome. Sounds like it really.

Do try to keep fighting. I hope you get proper trauma help rather than the other stuff. Sorry you in this situation. :(

 

[Pencil]

Trust Abstract to come up with sensible suggestions. Thank you Abstract!

I relate to the sleep - and now that you brought it up, I understand why I can't not sleep every afternoon.

But, to get back to you, Springer: The religious conversion attempts might get you so riled up you may pick your chair up and walk (ok, sorry, not meaning to be irreverent and offend believers, just my sick sense of humour).

I want to ask you to please do something, but I also know that the wrong thing can make things worse - and so I've been sitting here a while trying of something sensible and encouraging to say, but simply don't know what. All I can say is that I'm thinking of you and wanting you to get the RIGHT help, and damn soon.

 

[Pencil]

Joined the space programme today :cautious:

 

[Pencil]

What's up Springer? Or is it still down?

 

[Springer80]

I've also been on the space programme, different from yesterdays sojourn. I've been looking after a very exhausted regressive me today. I'm okay, my body is SO in charge though. Didn't get to the buddhist centre but going off for a stretch class in a bit.

I feel like I'm about to fall through the skinniest bit of the egg timer....like once I flip through to the other side it will be up hill from there but I do need assistance for this bit. The boss wants to see me SOON. I'm really tempted to take redundancy on health grounds. I haven't the umph to do the financial implications research.

How was your day in orbit? :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

What do I want from therapy? I want to deal with the anxiety so I do not have it anymore. Please.

 

[Pencil]

How was your day in orbit? :)

The adult took charge and phoned T4, who was unbelievably understanding. So, I'm back in. Now the kid can act up again :wideeyed:

Answer my question: Are you going to phone the trauma person again? And when? And when are you off to the buddhist centre?

 

[Pencil]

I think that is a great realisation!:tup:

Did the mature thing today and phoned T4, and things back on track. :)

 

[Springer80]

The adult took charge and phoned T4, who was unbelievably understanding. So, I'm back in. Now the kid can act up again :wideeyed:

Answer my question: Are you going to phone the trauma person again? And when? And when are you off to the buddhist centre?

I'm so glad T4 was so understanding!!! :joyful: That's lovely. I hope they continue to be on the right wavelength with you.

Have you taken a leaf out of Abstract's book :eek::D I will call my specialist tomorrow. Promise. And the next chance for the buddhist centre is Friday.

Take it easy on your kid...:hug:

 

[Pencil]

I'm so glad T4 was so understanding.

I'm very grateful.

Have you taken a leaf out of Abstract's book. I will call my specialist tomorrow. Promise. And the next chance for the buddhist centre is Friday.

Yes, I have :D, I think it is p. 6738 and I'm sure she won't miss it. I'll hold on to my hat and undies for you for tomorrow.

Take it easy on your kid...:hug:

Will do, thanks Springer :hug: