[crazycanbegood]

I joined last fall under another pseudonym and then I quit in a huff. I have returned now a second time and I hope this experience proves much more positive. I am also in a better place to deal with adversity. I hope I can give support to others here as well as receive support when needed.

[AncheLaLuna]

hey all

[SpiritRunner]

Originally Posted by AncheLaLuna

hey all

hey back! hope you enjoy being here!

[WePow]

Wanted to add this link: http://www.befrienders.org/

If anyone needs to talk on the phone when their T is not available, this will let you find someone in your area. Remember, you CAN heal!

Hi Everyone - Just wanted to introduce myself as I'm new. I've been seeing a psychoanalyst for about 5 months now, and have lots of questions about the process. So far this forum has been very helpful. Looks like there's lots of great people here! I'm having issues with transference, and one of these days I'll get up the nerve to start a thread. This is a great forum and I've learned a lot already. Looking forward to participating

[skysblue]

Originally Posted by TheBunnyWithin

Hi Everyone - Just wanted to introduce myself as I'm new. I've been seeing a psychoanalyst for about 5 months now, and have lots of questions about the process. So far this forum has been very helpful. Looks like there's lots of great people here! I'm having issues with transference, and one of these days I'll get up the nerve to start a thread. This is a great forum and I've learned a lot already. Looking forward to participating

Welcome - we love input. It helps us all as we grope for answers and we look for solutions. Feel free to jump right in.

[monalee]

Hi there,I am new and I did see a tharpes but I did not like him. He did not have the pashin in his job. I bin off all summer but did not like that to much. We are sruggleing with money all the time and I hate it I know it is my folt and it is not fair on my husband.I am suptoe go back to work soon but I do not know. Wish me luck. Ps. My name is MonaLee

Hi MonaLee - Sorry your therapist didn't work out. It's important to have a good "fit" with your therapist. I hope you'll try again with another one. I'm definitely wishing you good luck!

[rustyc]

Originally Posted by ;28582

I don't know where to go. I have a relationship that has some abuse, but not physical, at least people that know me tell me he needs to be medicated, he's a control freak and I need to get help, but I truly don't see the abuse much. I do and I don't, there are reason's for my husband's behavior and I feel for him, but I want out and I am scare to do it. Therapist are expensive (no ofense) and I know I cannot do it alone. I am in St. George, UT.
Any help?

You have the ability to face any challenge in life and come out a winner. Have you seen the movie Rainman with Tom and Dustin Hoffman? I was like the Rainman in real life, the only difference my mental state was so bad I had no ability to feel fear or think about something before doing it.
My mental state most of my life, going on 50 years, has been like a child. I never walked away from anything or stopped myself from doing anything just like a two year old.
You have the ability to make anything come to life once you stop going with the flow of what others are doing around you. People who know me never know what to expect from me once I'm rolling. I live life to the fullest and never for one second think of the risk of what might go wrong.
Except at the end of the day, I look back on it to see my mistakes and did I hurt anybody's feelings. This is when I become a better person and live a little more by calling up that person and say "I do care and I'm sorry for what I did, I am learning and will do better next time." So, the next time I get to have my fun and not hurt anybody's feelings. Its not my nature to be an adult. That is not who I am! I have to be myself! I don't act stupid! I live!
The other-side of me is nothing, something I don't want to be, there is no life sitting in a chair without thought or laying in a bed waiting for somebody to get me started. That life I don't want anymore.
I didn't get to where I am today by being passive. When I share my life with people, the things I have done they looked scared at all the challenges, ordeals, conflicts, and problems I faced to get here.
You have a life to live, its not what you make of it, its what you made of it. So, are you living? In your husband is a child, knowing how to tap into that part of him requires learning everything there is to know about him. Find him fascinating not irritating, find him exciting not boring, find him in his weakest moment and comfort him, but, before you can help him, you must know yourself. Start with exploring your five senses, by exploring earth as if there are no people on it, just you, he can come along.
Ask him "Would you like to explore the earth with me?" Rules apply, be open minded and have fun as a child would do.

[Slavegoddess]

I am new to this site and I don't even know where to go. I just click and click, take tests, I just want to have someone or group of people I can talk to whom can relate with me so I won't feel that what I have is different or I am different to others. I don't even know if I need help or even a professional help. I took some examination or assessment and so far the results are okay.
I have a feeling that I a controlling but I have a strange pleasurable feeling if I am controlled. In sex, if my partner does something to me even it humiliates me, I feel good. As long as I see him enjoying. I don't know if it's a sign of servitude but what I know I want to be served.

[Fabrice POULEQUIN]

I'm Fabrice POULEQUIN. I'm french but living now in Vietnam with my mommy . nice to meet all there

[Alley80]

I'm no doctor but I believe we all deserve to be happy, if you are not happy in your life you should make changes

[foreverg]

What do you do if u cant see a therapist?

[ECHOES]

Hi, foreverg, and welcome to PC!

I'm glad to see that you posted below.

To others who are new, I encourage you to post below, by clicking on New Thread, so you will be more likely to receive replies.

[gothika123]

I am kinda new and where I live it's 2:00 in the morning and I can't sleep so,the

[kimpossible45]

Originally Posted by ;28582

I don't know where to go. I have a relationship that has some abuse, but not physical, at least people that know me tell me he needs to be medicated, he's a control freak and I need to get help, but I truly don't see the abuse much. I do and I don't, there are reason's for my husband's behavior and I feel for him, but I want out and I am scare to do it. Therapist are expensive (no ofense) and I know I cannot do it alone. I am in St. George, UT.
Any help?

there are many free or sliding scale therapists out there ,,also medication will help him.......but if you are in need of help local govt offices can direct you ..call 211

[susan900]

Originally Posted by DocJohn

Well, I'm amazed we didn't start this forum earlier, as people seem to have many questions about psychotherapy, how to get started, how to find a new therapist, knowing when to end therapy, etc. etc.

Here's a forum to share your psychotherapy experiences and help others understand what to look for in quality psychotherapy. Here's some background reading:
<ul>[*]How to Choose a Therapist[*]Distinctions Between Therapists' Degrees[/list]Enjoy!
DocJohn

Hi DocJohn,

I am quite new here. I was having Cbt therapy for Ocd-which I have had for over 20 years. Anyway, my therapist was really good at helping me, ( I felt)but my therapy is ended untill November, (I am in Uk).

Anway, near the end of my sessions this July, I felt attachment and feelings for my therapist. I was really worried, as this has never happened to me before. I checked out on here, what was going on, read about transfrence etc..

Then I phoned my therapist, and though was not sure whether to tell him, I did tell him. He was okay, but the week after it was my last session for now. I felt very nervous and unable to talk about How I felt. My therapist said contact me later in the year. And when I got home, I phoned him, and said, im all confused how will I cope? I need to talk through my feelings. He said, we need distance at this time. So he said, you can call me to let me know how you are.l I called next day and was quite emotional. And then he said he wud call me a week later. But I thought he was avoiding me, so called myself. and he said, how many time did you call? I had called twice to get to talk to him that day, and he was busy. I said sorry and felt awful. Later on that day i text that I will deal with my own problems as he is cross at me, But later on in the week, I phoned the office and said i was upset, so ignore the text I sent. then next time, I phoned to ask if my therapist will still help me on November( when I have therapy again). My therapist supervisor would not let me speak to my therapist. I was felt so upset. I am no danger to him. And she said I have called too much. This caused me alot of upset. And I have not been able to speak to my therapist and I really did start to trust him. Now My doctor has sent a letter on my behalf. Asking my therapist to still help me when I can have more therapy. I have not been phoning too much now, last time I spoke to therapist, she said write down that I dont need to phone them for reassurance. And I am trying to do that. So any advice you have will be most welcome. Thanks.

[jamesellis]

I terminated with my therapist 20 years ago. At that time she broke my confidentiality and perpetrated lies that cost me, a therapist my license.

Three weeks ago I helped organize a dinner and public presentation. It tuns our, unknown to me, she was friends with the presenters, and, told them she did not want at the dinner; I was ejected from a dinner I helped organize. She then went on to talk about me, and make up descriptions that were not true, but scared our guests, her friends.

She has continued to talk about me, even sent 6 emails to a friend of mine to forward on to me; unbelievable!

I worked as a therapist years ago, correct me if I'm wrong but she has committed a breach of my confidentiality, and by emails forwarded to me, has also committed an invasion of my privacy.

jamesellis

[trotter]

i am currently undergoing what is known in the trade as sympton formation as a result of regression due to unsatisfied libido expression. can anyone comment on the efficacy of group therapy for restoring one' ego?

[lonelyBchoice]

Originally Posted by trotter

i am currently undergoing what is known in the trade as sympton formation as a result of regression due to unsatisfied libido expression. can anyone comment on the efficacy of group therapy for restoring one' ego?

Nope but I would love to hear what others have to say. Esp. about regression