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Originally Posted by SoupDragon
Although I wish I could have gained it in other ways, I have to say yes there is.
I think traumatic stuff pushed me to the utter edge of what I could reasonably cope with, psychologically and emotionally.
I think I am more empathic to others, have less focus on material possessions and have learned how strong I can be.
Yes I have had help, but I give myself credit for knowing I needed it and sticking with it, despite really difficult times. I have learned things about myself, that I would never have discovered.
Do you think you have gained anything?
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Good response.
I think I've noticed that people make mistakes, we are all human capable of them. Don't be so judgmental.
That things that happened are not my fault.
That there are bad people who do bad things, intentional or not.
Bad things happen to good people, your trauma does not define you as a person. Don't let it.
That there are some very sick people around us that need help, does not excuse their behavior.
I'm not as strong as I thought I was. I needed help to work through this.
I didn't realize how hard therapy was and how much work I had to do in this, it's a slow and frustrating. "It's a process, not perfection" by Kati Morton
That some conditions happen a lot earlier than what you might expect, that was a surprise to me.
What avoidance behavior is, my picture should be beside this definition in the DSM.
All therapist are NOT created equal. Must find the right one, with the right skills and training to help. Just with any profession, there are some good ones and not so good ones. Take time to find the right one before a bad one causes more harm.
That's some of the things.