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Old May 20, 2017, 07:30 PM
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My therapist wanted to set some therapy goals a few sessions back and I found it really hard. I couldn't think of anything. My therapist seemed very frustrated with me, and every session since as well.
This thread has helped some though and i think I can write a list of goals now. I was thinking more of the 'big' goals before which were triggering to talk about (I want to get away from my abusers) but after reading here I think I will come up with some smaller ones. like;
getting enough sleep each night
managing household tasks (maybe create a routine)
managing office tasks effectively
managing free time effectively
joining a choir or music group (I am socially isolated but would love to sing in a choir)
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Old May 21, 2017, 12:06 AM
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My goal years ago when I started therapy was to feel happier in my life. Actually that goal hasn't changed much!

Goals with this T were to learn how to cope with anxiety and stress.

The main goal that I wrote on T's form was to be able to stop my pattern of obsessing about people, especially T's. I didn't know what attachment problems were then. I said my goal was to be able to quit therapy.

Now my goal is to grieve for what I can't make up that I missed in the past, and to be able to comfort the child part myself instead of relying on my T to do it. To heal, not replace anymore.
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Old May 22, 2017, 01:11 AM
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What brought you into therapy in the first place? What were you looking for? If it's depression, and the the larger goal is to get out of the depression, I think it's an important one. It's just probably more effective to break it down into smaller and somewhat practical ideas and goals that can be directly addressed, both in therapy and everyday life.
That is how I originially answered her question -- I want to feel better from the depression. I just want to be better. She wanted me to be more specific, and I understand why, that's a rather abstract goal. My struggle is, I don't know how to break it down.
I want to be able to get out of bed in the morning. I want to stop skipping class. I want to stop drinking and using drugs to combat my anxiety. I want to stop eating fast food because I'm too lazy to cook for myself. I want to stop spending too much money.
Are these goals silly? Too specific? Can they even be worked on in therapy? How can my therapist help me stop eating fast food when that's a decision I make on my own in my car?
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Old May 22, 2017, 03:27 AM
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Thats a very good list of goals, i think. It tells your t a lot about yourself. It also opens up new questions. Like WHY are those your current habits? At least, thats what i like to talk (and talk and talk) about! Why, for every step forward, i take 2 steps backward. Why does that feel safer for me? Whats the payoff. And how can t support me thru a change?
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Old May 22, 2017, 07:11 AM
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i have 2 major ones

to overcome two of my longtime phobias.... or at least be able to manage being in their presence without panic

and to overcome/get better with my massive issue of getting close to anyone. it has ruined my life so much.

i am only 6 weeks in to therapy though so i think i have a ways to go before either is met
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