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justaSeeker · Jul 06, 2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose76

I have been told (maybe, unreliably) that I could ask to be referred for some kind of group therapy. I haven't asked because I have felt afraid I might not fit in and then I would be criticized if I dropped out.

Let's take a closer look at what you've written here, okay? Perhaps we can find a new way of looking at things. So, someone has told you that you can ask about getting a referral to attend Group Therapy, right?
That would seem like an interesting piece of info, in fact if you really think about it, that sort of news could be considered downright exciting even.

Just think of some of the new possibilities that could occur !!! During the time that you spent in Group Therapy, you wouldn't be so physically alone anymore. Plus, you would be socializing again, which you admit that you need to do.

I can understand, and most certainly empathize with any fears and misgivings that you may have regarding attending Group Therapy. To begin with, you have to ask for a referral, which, to me, is very much like having to ask permission to do something.

Having to do this often conjures up all sorts of past bad memories for me. I was so extremelyshy growing up, that, to have anyone pay undue attention towards me, would often cause me to just "shut down," I'd run away from the situation usually bawling my eyes out Guys ain't supposed to cry, so I was bullied, and beat-up a lot too. All of that was the past however, I now consider myself to be a survivor and NOT a victim, anymore.

Okay, I am sooo embarrassed right now that I want to . I realized that I am replying to something you had posted over a month ago. Guess I should win a trophy for not paying attention, huh? Well, it certainly aint the first time, and it prolly won't be the last time. please forgive me?