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Apr 09, 2009, 03:07 AM
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 After much procastination, I finally made an appointment to see a Therapist. I was ashamed to get help for so many reasons. One of the reasons is because I am so emotional. Another is that I have trouble talking about myself. I have been to therapy 3 times and each time I go I start talking to the Therapist and break down in tears, tears, tears, tears. It's just so embarrassing. What's wrong with me?
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Apr 09, 2009, 04:18 AM
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You probably were taught, growing up, not to trust or value your emotions. That's what we need to unlearn in therapy, and start to trust our own emotions and listen to ourselves.
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“We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.” – John H. Groberg 
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Apr 09, 2009, 09:14 AM
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(((((((((((((((brephi))))))))))))))))))
There's nothing wrong with you!!! Some people have a harder time opening up than others, that's all. My first few times in therapy, I cried so hard I couldn't speak. Try not to worry about it, therapists are used to it and won't mind at all. The first time I cried in front of mine she said, "You know, there's something funny about that chair, it tends to make everyone who sits in it cry!" Don't be ashamed of asking for help. It's a show of strength that you can ask for it at all. Sending lots of hugs. 
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Apr 10, 2009, 05:24 PM
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Same here. I have done my share of crying and I too felt like what is wrong with me? Drove me crazy-none of my friends seemed to get so emotional. As I learned it was okay to cry, it gradually settled down. I think some of us cryers got a back log of tears that have never gotten out. We start leaking, everywhere. So leak away my dear. It feels so good afterwards.
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Apr 10, 2009, 06:52 PM
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Nothing's wrong with you and theres no need to feel embarrased..
They're therapists, they deal with people crying/feeling sad everyday! Dont worry about it.. |
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Apr 10, 2009, 07:33 PM
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Oh my goodness, don't be embarrassed.
I cry so much I bring my own box of kleenex. One time I arrived with a roll of paper towels explaining that they hold more than kleenex. From then on when I show up for my sessions she asks me if it is going to be a kleenex or paper towel session. To tell the truth I've had many more paper towel sessions. ((((( brephi )))))
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