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Originally Posted by Silent_tsol
I get what you said about hoping it wasn't that bad. Just remember, your t's comment doesn't change your feeling. Your anxiety doesn't get worse because of what she said. Perhaps you can see it as a validating point, that you are worthy if t's time, not sure if you've struggled with that at all.
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Thanks for the feedback. Actually, yes, her comment was totally validating. I do struggle with wondering if my issues are really worth going to t. Apparently, they are. She told me that my anxiety is acute and chronic. She did say that she's seen so much progress in my dealing with anxiety and hopes that my baseline anxiety levels will continue to drop, so I know her comments are not a condemnation. They still left me reeling, though.
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Originally Posted by Silent_tsol
Do you worry that if your t hadn't met someone with as much anxiety as you that she will be unable to help you? Because that would definitely be something to bring up with t, something she could offer reassurance for.
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No, that's really not a concern. I've been seeing this T for almost 3 years now, and she's the first one that's ever been able to help me. I have seen progress in dealing with anxiety, and she's really been amazing in supporting me. Right now, our biggest stumbling block is on the issue of meds...t really thinks I'd find it beneficial and I'm very resistant to it. She's not pushing them, but has brought them up several times in the past few sessions. She's said she understands my resistance to meds, but does ask me to keep thinking about them.
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Originally Posted by Silent_tsol
I'm at the same point wondering if I should reach out. Try to sit with yourself for a bit, but know that she's there if you need her to find your footing
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I think I'm going to be too busy the next few days to give much more thought to the session. But I may have to reach out on Monday if my thoughts on this haven't calmed down!