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Old May 30, 2018, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by velcro003 View Post
Yeah, I think I need to get over this part, because I don't really believe it will help-or help long term.



Thank you for your thoughts. I honestly don't know what is happening or what I should do about it. She said that if it is semantics and I don't like the word "compassion," we can talk about it--she just doesn't want me to roll around in my self-hatred forever, but that a goal will be helpful.


I don't think it is repetition with my T. It is hard because I so easily lose my ability to verbalize what I am feeling during session, and then spiral down and almost never tell her about it, except yesterday. A reenactment? Not sure. I think I am more depressed, and not sure if it is the therapy or that I need a med adjustment. I do see my psychiatrist in the next few weeks.


I journaled last night (not sober, a little afraid to go re-read it), and will debate if I will journal again (sober), or hand over my non-sober journal entry for my T to read next week.


This stuff is difficult. I REALLY want her to be the T that can help me through this. I do not want to start over.


I totally understand not wanting to start over. That’s great that you were able to tell her what was going on in your most recent session.

Is your therapist aware of your difficulties with verbalizing what you’re feeling? Taking it really slow, with lots of reassurance that I can say whatever I need to at whatever pace works for me has been helpful.