[Trace14]

My T in the last meeting said something to the effect that all the people in the forum are......don't remember how she worded it, but what I heard was that the members are really to sick to help one another. That just blew me away. Of course I jumped right in and told her that yes we are healing but on different levels at different times. I think most know when to contribute and when to listen and read. I don't think anyone wants to further hurt the members. What do you think? Maybe she just don't want me in here. This happened after I told her about some of the responses I got from that prolonged exposure therapy.

[leomama]

I think this she is 100% wrong.

[leomama]

That actually makes me angry. I wish you could find a different therapist.

[winter4me]

Your T may need some additional education. Mental Illness affects people from all walks of life, and all levels of "success" (in terms of work, family, etc)---there are people on here who are successful professionals, and people who are disabled, we are all human and share common concerns, feelings, and experiences. Peer support groups and forums have been in existence for as long as people have lived in communities....sometimes there is nothing more helpful than having someone just HEAR you, and understand in a way someone who hasn't "been there". Glad you stood up for yourself, and all of us. Her judgmental attitude offends me....(wish I had time to respond "better" but I have to go to work...I just couldn't stop myself from saying something)-----

[leomama]

Originally Posted by winter4me

Your T may need some additional education. Mental Illness affects people from all walks of life, and all levels of "success" (in terms of work, family, etc)---there are people on here who are successful professionals, and people who are disabled, we are all human and share common concerns, feelings, and experiences. Peer support groups and forums have been in existence for as long as people have lived in communities....sometimes there is nothing more helpful than having someone just HEAR you, and understand in a way someone who hasn't "been there". Glad you stood up for yourself, and all of us. Her judgmental attitude offends me....(wish I had time to respond "better" but I have to go to work...I just couldn't stop myself from saying something)-----

Agree it offended me too.

[Open Eyes]

I am wondering if your therapist has actually investigated this site where you are interacting? Also, has your time spent here helped you?

It is true that if someone is struggling with PTSD they can be very sensitive and it's not unusual for two individuals struggling with PTSD to trigger each other. It depends on the conversation and individuals, however, that is something that can change with interacting with anyone. It can be helpful to interact with others who are challenged and getting help and gaining that can encourage you and help you not feel so alone with the challenge. Each person is different in how they may respond to therapy and most likely your therapist is aware of that and concerned that you may be influenced away from a therapy that may help you even if it did not help someone else.

Do you think this site and interacting in these forums has helped you?

[PumpkinPieHead]

We have a support group near where I live, but I don't have a way to get to that support group, therefore, PC serves as a support group for me ... My therapist says that's a good way to look at support sites such as this ... She also thinks it's important to have a support group - be it live and in person or online - because often someone in the group will say just the right thing at just the right time and it gives us that A-HA moment that we've been looking for ... Any therapist that thinks that one-on-one therapy and medications are the end all be all to helping people struggling with mental health issues is nothing but a charlatan as far as the Pfrogster is concerned!

[xenos]

I agree with Pfrog23. It's hard to pin-point your T intentions however by saying that. Yes we are unqualified to offer professional support to each other, But we are not defective either even though we feel defective. The person who is currently writing this reply is pursuing his PhD despite difficultly . Sometimes we need other's help and sometimes only one person is enough for us to heal and feel heard. For me This support group at least made me aware I'm not alone in my struggle, I relate to some experiences of others, and it helps to share our thoughts and feelings.

Un-therapized therapists complicate the healing and make it worse according to Pete Walker, and I agree with him 100%. It's very hard for a therapist to get ride of all his imperfections and past family issues (everyone has issues because no family is perfect, and that can be sensed by us because we are very keen in noticing negative things from others). Not everyone has the bliss of healing, even though his title is " therapist"

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by Open Eyes

I am wondering if your therapist has actually investigated this site where you are interacting? Also, has your time spent here helped you?

It is true that if someone is struggling with PTSD they can be very sensitive and it's not unusual for two individuals struggling with PTSD to trigger each other. It depends on the conversation and individuals, however, that is something that can change with interacting with anyone. It can be helpful to interact with others who are challenged and getting help and gaining that can encourage you and help you not feel so alone with the challenge. Each person is different in how they may respond to therapy and most likely your therapist is aware of that and concerned that you may be influenced away from a therapy that may help you even if it did not help someone else.

Do you think this site and interacting in these forums has helped you?

I think it sometimes does help and then sometimes it is triggering. That's no ones fault it's part of learning how to cope. Mental health healing is not linear. There are constant ups and downs. I'm not sure what her intention was, she said I was being quiet so maybe she was trying to make me talk by pissing me off. I don't know. I think it is just her lack of understanding the dynamics of a forum.