I have a decision to make

I have a decision to make. I have the opportunity to start an intensive outpatient program, it starts friday. I don't know if I want to or that I should though. My T thought that it may be too much for me right now with the assault just happening a month ago. But it also may be good for me. I am having so many symptoms though. I am so scared all of the time. I had to physically check and see if he wasn't around and everything. Well anyway, I just wanted to know what you all thought.

Jennifer

I would go with your T on this, and delay the beginning of the program. INTENSIVE is the key word. You need to be on a somewhat even keel, imo, to benefit fully? Your T knows you best... trust it. (((hugs)))

Jennifer,

I agree with sky. I think we have to be somewhat safe feeling and stable (well, as much as we can) to do some types of intensive work.

There should be certain things set in place that we can fall back on for feelings of safety and comfort.

Maybe you should work with t to get those things set in place first?

I know that there were types of therapy that I had to wait to do until the immediate emotional/mental crisis had relieved a bit.

Yep, I would trust my t on this one.

I wish you well hon. Please let us know what you decide.

KD

I agree with Sky and Kimmydawn about trusting your T on this one. Just wanted to add that the intensive outpatient program will probably still be there later, when you're better able to handle the stress, if you still feel like you need it.

i agree too.... id wait till everything has settled down. and i wish you luck and fun
take care
self

The only problem though is that this is the only time I can do this. I am a college student and well the next one doesn't start until a week before classes start. Besides I am shut down right now and I talked to my T today and we agreed that maybe it would be good to get me back up and going. Plus besides that my parts are all shut down too and this may help jump start all that too. I decided that I will start it, ,just following what my T said. Well thank you all for responding.

Jennifer

Good wishes (((hugs)))

just wanted to send my support (((((Jennifer))))