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Sep 15, 2011, 10:33 PM
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I went to my session today. It was a hard session. She shared some truths… about me … hard to hear kind of truths. She wasn't mean or anything. Just straightforward.
I cried a bunch. I felt ashamed and embarrassed and a lot of other stuff that I couldn’t identify. And now I feel very confused  about thoughts and feelings … about what’s true and what’s not.I am now very tired. Very emotionally tired. Haven’t processed it all yet. We (I) will be doing some cognitive work next session. Hope my head clears by then.
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Sep 15, 2011, 10:44 PM
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I'm sorry you had such a difficult and draining session. Is your T usually straightforward like she was today? I know it is hard to listen to truths about ourselves, especially if they are negative or we interpret them that way. I'm sure your T didn't mean to shame or embarrass you on purpose.
 It sounds like a valuable session but one you have to think about and process. Whatever truths your T said, know that you're a special person and I truly value your input to me on this forum.
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Sep 16, 2011, 12:43 AM
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Take good care of yourself. Sometimes I feel like those hard sessions hang around for days.
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Sep 16, 2011, 06:08 AM
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Keep being honest about ALL the emotions - esp with T. That is the only way to work through them. I know it is hard, but even the feelings you had about session are vital and should be explored. I have found that most of my healing work has happened because therapy is the safe place for me to practice my relationship skills. When I am honest with T about how something he said made me feel, he is able to help me go into that deeper. Keep up the great work!
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Sep 16, 2011, 06:31 AM
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Take care of yourself rainbow rose... and be gentle while you process...
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Sep 16, 2011, 06:36 AM
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I am at once sorry and glad that session was so hard for you. I mean this in a kind way. Really, it is the hard sessions that tend to be the most productive. Take your time processing it and also take time to rest. Wishing you strength.
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Sep 16, 2011, 07:46 AM
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thanks everyone for your kind and thoughtful responses.
 i kinda feel numb today. don't know if that's a good or bad thing.i will try to respond more later.
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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Sep 16, 2011, 09:47 PM
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i don't know how to process this session. i can't even bring to the front of mind to think and remember it. i've tucked it away in the back of my mind.
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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Sep 16, 2011, 10:46 PM
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I'm sorry the session was so hard. I think its good that you keep pressing on, even when things are difficult. It is okay to take a day or two (or three!) to just be numb, to not think about things-- let the hard stuff soak in for a little bit...you have a few more days before your next session...plenty of time to process. Its okay that things are tucked away right now. Being numb after a session is totally natural. You've been through a lot.
Maybe you can do something relaxing or fun this weekend, something you really enjoy? Be gentle on yourself-- its totally okay. |
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Sep 17, 2011, 05:44 AM
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((((Rainbow))))) I have shafted similar feelings and I know how hard it is to hear certain things from T. Perhaps you will be doing more processing of all this at the next session. As things come to the surface I find writing things down helps a bunch. Many (((hugs)))).
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Sep 17, 2011, 05:45 AM
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((((Rainbow))))) I have shared similar feelings and I know how hard it is to hear certain things from T. Perhaps you will be doing more processing of all this at the next session. As things come to the surface I find writing things down helps a bunch. Many (((hugs)))).
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Sep 18, 2011, 05:41 PM
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thank you everyone!!!
Your words of support are deeply appreciated and very helpful to me.I feel better today. I know feels can change over time, but I never felt the deep hurt I felt over my last session would dissipate. But it has. The feelings she brought up for me were so similar to what I felt while in a verbally abusive relationship. It was/is hard not to see her in a similar role. I've had someone react to me as though I were their abuser so I know both sides of this situation. jeez, this is hard stuff! thanks all for 'listening'.
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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| geez, Sannah
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