[Helplessday]

What do you do when you have to wait the whole week before you can go to counseling again. Some days I feel like I need to talk all day. I joined here so I could find people to talk to when I feel bad.

[CANDC]

That is exactly what I do: come on Psych Central and go to one of the forums and read posts and reply. It really helps me.

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[BlueWhisky]

I've skipped two weeks running and not managed to speak to therapist, argh! Worried they will assign my slot to another person. But get such panic attacks.

[BlueWhisky]

I'm the total opposite - I'm like "Noooo not counselling!"

Originally Posted by Helplessday

What do you do when you have to wait the whole week before you can go to counseling again. Some days I feel like I need to talk all day. I joined here so I could find people to talk to when I feel bad.

Well - you did the right thing in coming here! I'm glad you found PC!
I'm not in therapy - I do wish I could be in therapy, but I'm hanging in there.

[LittleEarthquakes]

Counseling doesn't really help me so I don't think about it much.

[Helplessday]

It didn't start to help me for about 6 months now I know myself so much it helps me a lot

Originally Posted by LittleEarthquakes

Counseling doesn't really help me so I don't think about it much.

I find this more often than not, but I still go because I know that, even if I'm not able to perceive it, it's still helping me somewhat. I think. I hope.

To the OP, I used to feel the same way. And it truly can be difficult. I think that's part of getting a more healthy perspective is learning how to self-soothe and regulate your emotions in between your therapy appointments. No examples come readily to mind (I apologize, it's been a hectic day), but I do know that there are some good resources online from which you can gain some information. I have searched "DBT resources" or "dialectical behavioral therapy" or something to that effect and have come up with good info.