dragonfly-sorry, I havent been around much. Have had a lot going on with sick kids and husband training new workers at his job so he has been gone more and lots of church activities going on so I have been gone almost every night. But hoping things are starting to slow down for me I am doing pretty good. I see my psychiatrist tomorrow and looking forward to another good session, although I have some stuff to talk about that is going to be difficult and I am not sure how to even bring it up.Read More...

Thanks for making us aware of this, AG. I did this recently and didn't even think about the potential of it being seen as exclusive. Thanks for the reminder! MTFRead More...

Sorry...didn't mean to come off sounding like a professor....LOL.... I'm nobody....but I think my soul is more of a philosopher than a psychologist. I think that therapy is more of an art than a science. I guess, sometimes it is painful for me to think forward...and even more painful to think back. So...I go for the "lateral" thought. It is, perhaps...a game that I play....but most of the time it is equally revealing. SDRead More...

Hi Lizzygirl, If you look at the main page on the forum there's a brief discussion of what each section is for but we're not all that formal. Take your best shot at where it fits and that will be fine. You'll be happy to know there's no thread police who will come after you! All that said, a discussion of emdr would probably fit best under Questions about being in therapy or Science of Psychology. AGRead More...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply! Everyone has given good reasons for their specific answers and input. I have decided that for me the best option is to write my feelings out in a letter format, take it with me, and then try to just tell my T what I've written in the letter and use the letter for back-up if I need to (which more than likely I will! ) I'm getting really nervous about this the closer I get to D-Day (Friday), but I appreciate everyone's encouragement, and your...Read More...

Just give me enough time, SB. I haven't put my best material out there yet!Read More...

you all made me smile. thanks. MH - good questions! In my town, many people walk their dogs everywhere (like even into banks - seriously.) It's interesting to sometimes just watch how people handle their pets. Ever notice how some people look so much like their pets? My heart breaks to hear the pain you have seen in how others have treated animals. I think you are amazingly courageous for having the heart to rescue that dog and keep it from harm by your father. To then lose the dog again,...Read More...

MH, sorry that you missed out so much of your session... really annoying I think your T gave you some homework to do so perhaps the next session will go really well. I know you are in disagreement with her about the cutting. And the self hatred... Maybe before the salf hatred was something you did absolutely unconsciously, it was not something you were aware of, it was just the way you ware, it would not be something you would think of, right? So know she named it for you. It is something...Read More...

BB Thank You I absolutely loved your poem and I felt I could just picture your T through that description you gave in the first verse too.. . the wise old rosy owl who is welcoming and non accusatory. Perfect Well done for posting it. I too have copied it in case it came down too soon Can understand your sentiments of hoping Ps don't go on this site - but I am sure he would be very moved by what you have written. Thanks again starfishRead More...

Hello Heather (Chimes in) I'm new too! Just want to say welcome and that I'm looking forward to reading your posts. LamplighterRead More...

LMAO!! Those are great, JaneDoe. Thanks!Read More...

Too funny, Monte! So...I'm wondering, how did you answer that one? I have a similar fear...for years I went to AA meetings, where the convention is, before you start talking, you say "Hi I'm so-and-so and I'm an alcoholic" and everyone says "Hi so-and-so". Whenever I'm at a work meeting I have to be careful not to say this when I have something to say...so far it hasn't happened...that would be reeeeaaaaallllly embarrassing! SGRead More...

Thank you both I think you have helped me a lot.Read More...

Hi SG, Play the Lotto!! The stars have to be aligned in your favor if an insurance company came through! I am SO happy that you can now see your wonderful new T worry free! AGRead More...

Thanks monte, I try not to worry and obsess to much about it. I still want my therapist. I can't imagine I would give up on this relationship for any other guy that would come up. The situation with your husband, I think I had this kind of expectation as well. This dream of true love that will make me absolutely happy. I understand that no man will ever make me happy if I don't learn it myself and if I don't learn what love is. Yeah, I would have a sense of loss if my erotic feelings were...Read More...

Hi all... Fluoxetine is the generic equivalent of Prozac....same thing. It does help lots of people....but I think it is pretty rare that an anti-depressant alone will actually resolve anyones issues. I believe that most of the drugs prescribed are to alleviate symptoms...they are not "the cure" or solution to the deeper problems that we experience. Yes...some people can have pure chemical imbalances that respond to these drugs, but that is usually the exception...and not the rule. I was on...Read More...

Hi Allison, I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time in life. I wish there was more that we could do for you here, but it sounds like you need to find someone who can do more for you than just listen. You are young, in a destructive relationship, have health problems, and don't have support at home- that is no doubt an extremely difficult place to be. Can you contact a counselor at school and tell him/her what all is going on? This is too much stress for you, and we aren't...Read More...

Have you talked to a doctor about this? You might get better advice on forums that are aimed at this sort of thing. You could try this one on MedHelp: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/...roenterology/show/68Read More...

Now my principle is telling me that he will kick me out even though I am not doing anything.Read More...

Glad to hear it helped! I don't know if the relaxed state lasts longer as much as I try to be mindful and catch when I'm revving up so I can use the exercise to slow myself down. Keeps me running on an even keel. But I am definitely handling a physiological response to my old trauma feelings being triggered. I'm not sure how effective the approach is since you're handling something that is essentially a side effect due to medication (or a lack thereof). So mine is emotionally sourced whereas...Read More...

echo- thats interesting that you said that. I have always wondered if because I feel like I am 15 all the time if I come across that way to other people. I do relate better to other teenagers and younger kids. Actually, my whole life I have related better to people younger than me. I have often thought about trying to explain the way I feel to my psychiatrist or therapist or recently thought about trying to explain it to my christian counselor, but I have not done it because I am not sure...Read More...

Hi Caeti, I have had experience with Seroquel 25-50mg, although I have not taken the extended release form. I have worked with clients prescribed Seroquel XR and for many, they seemed to become more symptomatic resulting in increases in hospitalizatons and then being switched to another med. It is scary to see client's react like that..and the docs didn't seem to think that would be the outcome...not from the drug company's advertising, I guess. My experience with regular Seroquel...was that...Read More...

Thanks all for your advise and for the welcome. I already feel resentment which have resulted in ongoing stomach problems and stress-related headaches. Sometimes the thought of making big life changes which potentially affects others makes me feel like a monster so I become paralized from taking action. Everything feels like a mountain to climb and have to unlearn behaviour that has held me back. I've probably been a people pleaser too often so being assertive towards someone who thinks they...Read More...