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Originally Posted by Claritytoo
I am wondering how therapy can help me because I don't remember most of what was said. I will most times remember who was at session but I don't always remember all that was talked about. Today was an odd session. I was there but so was another alter who is angry and has very mean things to say to us. I can think of a few things we talked about in session the rest is a blur. Does anyone else have this happen? Is there a way to remember what was talked about in session? Nothing feels right.
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I too have problems with remembering what goes on sometimes in my sessions...yes there are ways to remember/keep track/jog your memory...
for example my therapist video and audio tapes our sessions. any time I am having a problem remembering what went on all I have to do is watch the video /listen to the audio recordings.
I have also been known to take notes during my sessions. besides being a way to remind myself what went on during the session its an excellent grounding tool. in order to keep notes a person must be able to listen and actively participate in therapy and remain grounded in the present. but no worries if I suddenly space off because there will be documentation through note taking what went on to refresh my memory later.
sometimes I bring a blanket, stuffed animal, or other object with me that comforts and has something to do with the therapy session. then at home all I need to do to jog my memory is to look at that blanket, stuffed animal, object and that starts the memory of the session coming to the surface..
my therapist has also at times given me an object to hold and take home with me to remind me of the session....
I bet if you keep reading the posts here you will find many people with dissociative disorders have all kinds of ways to remain grounded and remember what goes on during their therapy sessions. somewhere I read someone holds ice cubes... I tried it and it works. during a hard session I held on to ice cubes and that kept me grounded in the present and when I went out to lunch with a friend I had ordered an iced tea beverage. the ice in my glass reminded me of what went on during my sessions...
each person has their own things that work for grounding and remembering things. maybe reading your past posts and seeing the suggestions you have given others will help you too....