[Solepa]

Hello everybody... I hate decisions and I have to make one right now so I was wondering if anybody with broader knowledge could help?

I am going to individual T and also group T. I am working on writing my final thesis for masters degree which is triggering and therapy is helping me with that and my other issues. A lot of stuff from my past came up and it was overwhelming and hard to deal with so I decided to not dig in it any further and push it all in the back of my mind with the idea that I will get back to it when my thesis is finished (March). I was quite succesful with shutting it up and it is now pretty quiet and "calm".

The problem I have is with my energy level which is chronicly very low, psychosomatic problems, insomnia and no motivation... so my T suggested shiatsu to help with the energy flow etc. But my group Pdoc (also T) said that this type of work can also unblock stuff I fight to keep away for now. So I´m wondering can bodytherapy bring up all the emotions and past trauma bc that would NOT be helpful for now at all?

Also I pay all out of pocket and I can´t afford bodytherapy and group T at the same time so I would have to chose one.

Thank you all for any input and mainly if somebody has experience with body therapy and how it works that would be fantastic if you can share.

I wish you all Happy Holidays

[jacq10]

Have you tried doing yoga?

I'd stick with the Group T ... there are lots of things that you can do, like yoga or mindfulness, that don't cost much, and probably would have the same (if not greater) benefits to help with your somatic problems. I've never heard of this body therapy.....

[Willowleaf]

Yes, I have body psychotherapy and the whole point is to use the sensations in your body to access feelings and emotions. You say you have shut stuff out to deal with in March, but that your energy levels are low etc, but in my experience at least, this will be related and body psychotherapy would bring that stuff nearer to the surface. I have similar problems and have learn over years of therapy that if I shut stuff out I get completely exhausted to a point I can hardly function. I'm not sure of an answer but if you really don't want to deal with stuff at the moment I would avoid body psychotherapy! Good luck with this as it sounds like you are having a tough time. I hope you find a way to improve your energy levels a different way such as nutrition, exercise, socialising and laughing always has helped me

[Solepa]

Thank you both very much.
Willowleaf: Yeah I´m aware that my problems are consequence of me not dealing with things. I mean it all makes sense right. As my T said I put so much energy into keeping all the emotions and memories off I have hardly any left. My subconscious knows that the only way to get my attention is through my body and it is doing exactly that I can´t blame it. But still doesn´t change the fact I can´t afford working on it now and throwing 5 years of collage out the window.
Thank you for confirmation that body therapy would not be the right choice. I would probably try something not so intense such as yoga or exercise to keep my body in some kind of stablish mode. (thank you jacq10)

Best wishes