Hello Mactastic-

It's true that when you begin the healing process it typically means that there will be uncomfortable feelings and even despair as you are dealing with painful things, looking at things head on. I know that I spent a lot of time trying to avoid thinking about all the things that happened to me.

BUT-it is also possible that things getting worse is a sign that you are with the wrong therapist. Also, transference can be extremely upsetting and confusing-that might also be a part of what you are experiencing right now. My best advise to you is to listen to your gut. There will be something inside of you that will know, in the weeks and maybe months ahead, that what you are experiencing is an indication of the healing process or that maybe you are with the wrong therapist. If you continuously feel that you are getting worse-and that goes on for months-I would consider the possibility that it's the particular therapist. I also recommend that you talk to your therapist, if you can, about your concerns. Let them know, all along the way, that you are feeling worse-if it continues. The response from the therapist will be another sign for you to consider-do they listen to your concerns? Do they become defensive or do they seem willing to work through what you are experiencing? I know it might seem like a hard thing to do but it is amazing what our inner instincts are aware of. For me, my instincts had to practically hit me in the head with a brick before I paid attention but my instincts knew I was in a harmful place. I wish you the best of luck on your journey toward healing.