[AngelWolf3]

Is it normal to feel extremely triggered the day after therapy? I usually have a rough go at it the two days following my sessions. Is this just a way of processing things? I can't really explain in writing how I feel (I usually try to journal...) so I am left feeling anxious and kinda weirded out, if that makes any sense.

Yesterday I had to tell her what my "core beliefs" about myself were (she had me write them down)...I guess they are a bit negative so could that be something to do with it? I have to try to re-word them so they aren't so absolute and confining. Is the feelings I am having a response to trying to challenge what I have known for so long?

(I do know after I read the list I had made to her, I felt selfish, and kinda stupid, and a bit embarrased and afraid that she was laughing at me inside.)

Any input would be appreciated.

[unaluna]

oh yeah, I do look forward to T's vacations. cos while you'e seeing T, they are in there stirring the pot so to speak. when they go on vacation, you have a little time to reap the benefits. can you tell i'm looking forward to my t's holiday?! i'm in a rut!

[stopdog]

It is usual for me to feel awful for about the day after the appointment

[WikidPissah]

yes, I feel kind of icky for a day or so. It's painful.

[sconnie892]

I often have a few rough days after sessions. Once I make time to journal and process my feelings I am usually feel better.

[Hope-Full]

Yes, at least for me. I think it's that therapy hangover or something. I spend that hour with T raw as could be, and then I feel like it takes me a few days to get myself back together, and during that time I'm usually pretty crabby...

Yep, me too. For me, two days after my session is the worst. I actually moved my appointments from Thursdays or Fridays to Tuesdays so that I am not overwhelmed over the weekend.

[AngelWolf3]

Thanks guys! I am glad that this is "normal" then! Whew!

same here....T hangover, need to take a little decompression time and process things. That hour is such a whirlwind. Totally normal, lol , whatever normal is...

[rainbow8]

Yes! It's the same for me. The night and next day after T are bad for me unless I'm extremely distracted/busy in my RL. That's why I used to email my T right after my sessions. I was still "there" in my mind. Yucky after therapy intensity. I wonder if there's anything written about it--blogs or anything.

Originally Posted by rainbow8

That's why I used to email my T right after my sessions. I was still "there" in my mind.

I do this, usually later in the day or evening as my after thought email.... it all moves so fast in session.

the next day is the worst for me. it is like my brain won't shut up, replaying the session over and over.

so, the next day i usually stay constantly busy from early morning till way past my bed time. it seems to be the only thing that works for me.

Thank you for posting this! The day after my sessions is always so difficult. I melt down and suffer emotional relapse. I guess there really is something to the "T" hangover...I am bracing myself for tomorrow as I had a particularly long and emotional session today...'s to you

[sittingatwatersedge]

((((((((((((((( wolfin )))))))))))))

working with one's core beliefs is very difficult and very triggering yes. You're doing good work.

Wolfin, I always feel the same for a few days after my sessions. So i asked T and she said it was normal and that I was to mind myself and do something nice for me and that after sessions it can be very painful, the memories and flashbacks so it might help to journal your feelings down.