One wonders how many mental and emotional conditions can be successfully treated with human kindness, instead of labeling, medicating and institutionalizing US.Read More...

My T does hold her boundaries and tell me what she is capable of, and has worked out outside support - my P has also offered support. I think it is great when therapists can communicate their limits and realize some patients need more to get through, and helping them accommodate that. To me it says boundaries are good, limits are good, but that needing more isn't bad or dysfunctional but a need that can be worked out in a compassionate way, respecting both people involved. Great article.Read More...

This is interesting. Does she go on to say what happened or what she discovered about this? My first thought was it was the therapist's lack of skill in not managing the client's processing of these memories/emotions. Perhaps, also, depth psychoanalysis isn't for everyone.Read More...

Oops. Sorry! I had no idea. Sorry, everyone. RabbitEarsRead More...

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Thank You for link, AG! I loved it! I feel so passionate about this! I think attachment theory is definitely going to play a role in how I do therapy. I actually get to start seeing clients in less than two months! Yikes!Read More...

Thanks, AG. This was an interesting piece. RabbitEarsRead More...

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I found it helpful. I think the steps to stopping could be a lot more detailed with examples! On the illness thing - maybe they mean consistently struggling instead of getting help? I have a friend who constantly struggles with her joints but just keeps complaining..not getting any help. I've done a lot of work with a good therapist for a few years and it sure helps. We are currently working through how to stop the repetition compulsion and it's a process for sure. Being really aware of...Read More...

Hi cogs! Yep, Prazosin is what I'm on just the tiniest dose it goes I think. Woke up to another great morning after another great sleep. It also helps me fall asleep. I'm afraid to sleep too, right now I'm afraid of my own bedroom and sleeping out on my couch.Read More...

How cool, Catalyst. My T loves that site and has emailed me articles from it a few times. Nice to see it being shared here as well.Read More...

RT, Thanks for sharing such a great article. It makes perfect sense to me. HopefulRead More...

Thanks RT, interesting article.Read More...

Thank you for the link RT... Waiting for e-mail is the worst. Waiting for phone calls is pretty bad. Actually, I hate waiting in general I get such bad anxiety.Read More...

Interesting. Thank you, RT. TNRead More...

RT, That was a good story to read...thanks for sharing. Also, the comments that people left about not having the resources to deal with their bi-polar is also a reality for many and that is sad...or in some cases of someone I know who just won't...sad too.Read More...

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((((Green Eyes)))) Thank you, No i am not seeing a therapist...and due to financial problems i can't go to one! What do you mean by psychic pain?? ((((Liese)))) Thank youRead More...

Hi guest, Thanks for the validation . I have a light that I bought from Brookstone which is in malls in the USA...don't know if you're in the USA but I don't use it much but I do find it helpful when I do use it.Read More...

Hello again guest, I hope you will continue to write here on the forum if it helps at all. It's not the same as interacting with people in real life, I know, but maybe sometimes just putting your thoughts out there can make a small difference? At any rate, I enjoy reading your posts and find them insightful and interesting. Sorry to hear your therapy ended. If you start again, will you have to look for a new T or is your previous one still around?Read More...

(((trixie))) i wonder if it feels like you lost something deeply personal because you did you can talk with us here if you need to. there is sooo much good support here. in the meantime, be gentle with yourself. gentle hugs, (((trixie)))Read More...

Hi SWP, I think a lot of us here have had issues with separation - from our therapists. You will get a lot of support here with this issue. You happened to post in the book forum. Why not try to post in coffee chat or in the questions about my shrink or therapy?Read More...

Turtle, if you're around we would love to hear how this went. My former T was training in AEDP. I think it's a really interesting model of therapy, but it turned out to be too intense for me.Read More...

hi, Yes i am exactly the same. I know you are trying to help me, so don't worry, you are! Thank youRead More...

Very nice article!! Very helpful!! I liked the mirror part too.Read More...