((SD)) understood and I so understand! are we related?Read More...

Yes, this thread does not seem to be turning around as I had hoped it would. The thread is locked for the following reasons: 1: Posts within the thread no longer support the mission of psych cafe. 2: Posts within the thread are not in the spirit of support and healing. CTLRead More...

((((( Frosty ))))) Thanks so muchRead More...

Thank you LL and B2W. My childhood background was similar to that, B2W. I wish I could write longer, but I have to do my psychotherapy theory homework for class in a couple of minutes. Take Care All!Read More...

Hi Iris, Sounds to me like you don't believe meds are right for you. That's based on your experience with them and how you feel these days. You know yourself best. Medication is a different experience for different people. I have been on prozac and zoloft in the past and my experience was it disconnected me from my feelings and from other people. Id think it was funny that my 5 yo hurt his finger or my ex screamed at me or pushed me. Even though my body was nervous (drug induced) I couldn't...Read More...

Hi suzieq, you are far from alone in this. I am amazed at how many people on this site have been abandoned and lied to by their therapists, myself included. Would it help to talk some more with T about this and mention your thoughts and feelings? I am pretty stubborn (BlLT) and have gone back to my now Edt each time she terminated me, albeit after months or years. Yes there were 3-4 times. I finally am confident its all about her and not my fault. Kind of took awhile since she always said I...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...

I see T for 'weekly' sessions, however due to public holidays, T's vacation, their office closure during the winter holidays and T's seminars about 23% of those 'weekly' sessions are not taking place. For me, those interruptions are not beneficial and slow me down / cause me to take steps back. I would benefit from being able to catch up missing sessions but that is not possible due to T's schedule & policies.Read More...

Hi Someone, Sorry to hear you are still unsure what is happening.Sounds like your T is feeling a bit guilty about her change of mind and concerned about how she has affected you. I hope my situation will not end up the same, but I don't think so. LL. Yes it was a bit of a shock. She is very early in the pregnancy and actually was not yet pregnant when I asked. In fact she has not told anyone else yet, even her work collegues and boss. She just said she had to tell me, as she knew it would...Read More...

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

LL, Thank you. I keep going back and forth about weather or not I want to find a new T. I guess time will tell. Maybe I just need to grieve a little longer and then I can think more clearly about it. Puppet, Thank you. That is a good idea in fact about pacing myself. Maybe I will give that a try. Maybe I can find one in my insurance and then just at least set the appointment. I can always cancel it I need to. Just take it slowly I guess. BLT, You are so right. I feel exactly as you said -...Read More...

Thinking of you dear ((((((Poppet)))))Read More...

Very interesting videos. i was near the end off the 2nd one and the internet went beep beep well have to go back later one and watch the rest off them. NDRead More...

Hello again Suzyq. Good for you for sticking up for yourself and NOT taking care of HER feelings by saying everything is fine with her abandoning you (which it sounds is exactly what she’s doing). Things are not fine and you have every right to feel how bad it all is making you feel . Maybe the best way of working out what it is you need to say to her if you do see her again (and I’m with Cat here, I think you probably should go to see her) is sitting down and thinking about all the things...Read More...

Hello Smiley, like Beebs, I’m interested to know how it went, did you email her again and did she explain to your satisfaction what had happened? I would hope that there was some clear and simple reason for her not sending you the time of your appointment. Hope all is well with you, good to see you around here again ((((((((( Smiley ))))))))) LLRead More...

Athenacus thanks for telling us how your sessions with new T went. Must have been a bit of a let down being told she would do a technique with you to help with panic and anxiety, only to find it’s the old tried and trusted breathing technique. Sounds like you were feeling quite disappointed with her in the second session? As you say it’s very early days isn’t it, so there’s no rush to jump into anything heavy or deep at this point, not until you get a sense of how she’s going to be. Also I...Read More...

Same here. Thanks for the hugs, DF.Read More...

I know the feeling of expecting someone to know what's in your head. I used to expect it a lot from those I am/was closest to. I think it's cause I always am so good at anticipating others needs, and I pick up on emotions so quickly and easily that I kinda get the "sense" of the situation and can better attune myself to meeting their needs. It's an automatic thing I do, and because of it, I want people to do the same for me. I want people close to me to be able to read my mind, anticipate my...Read More...

Don't you love how sometimes a single link can take you journeying far beyond what you started out with? Glad you found it helpful!Read More...

I am really happy to be here I am glad somebody can help me. I too think if i keep going i will come out much betterRead More...

Hello Guys i have been dealing with mental health problems for several months now, and I have trouble with my family.I really want to discuss such problems openly with them but how i will tell my family about mental health concerns?Thanks a lot!! Anaheim Hills gymRead More...

HAHAHAH!! HIC, that is hilarious! i didn't know turkeys could swim, either! LOL i'm okay right now with going to my brother's for Thanksgiving. past years have been reeeeaaaallly difficult. putting on a face and trying to fit in. we've had a few get-togethers within the last couple months and i've been pretty good, actually had a half-way decent time for a change. so, my mindset is good at the moment as far as Tgiving goes. my brother will do the turkey, and everybody else brings a dish to...Read More...

nice post.Read More...

(((((COGS)))) It's taken me a long time to be able to be more assertive with my own therapist so I completely understand why they would be hard to do. My therapist is also much less directive than yours sounds and doesn't insist that I talk about anything. That being said, I am wondering why you can't do either of those things with your therapist? Maybe it's not all transference and your therapist is taking too much control of the sessions? It's hard to get a feel for what is going on but...Read More...

Yes, it looked interesting when I thumbed through it at Barnes and Noble a few months ago. Sorry you had to miss it, but perhaps you'll catch the seminar at another date! Take care, StarryRead More...