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Apr 18, 2009, 12:26 AM
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I had an incredibly moving session today. I opened up in a way that I've never been able to. T was so supportive and made me feel so safe even though I was suffering.
 We did some big work. I'm trying to be proud of what I accomplished today but I have so much processing to do now. I've been thinking all day and I've been having to cope with the after shocks of this session. I did take a nap but when I got up I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed and now I have a terrible head ache and 1000 thoughts. I literally feel sick. What do you all do to combat the therapy hangovers? I'm struggling.
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Apr 18, 2009, 02:04 AM
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Sleep, if you can.
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Apr 18, 2009, 04:31 AM
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I think being in therapy is just like this, more so in the early days. I use to have to take myself of to bed early, now Im able to tolerate normal day to day life and deal with what went on during my session.
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Apr 18, 2009, 05:40 AM
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Distractions usually help for me - getting really super busy with anything - the kids, housework, a good book (has to be able to hold my attention), my favorite music, a movie......
((((((((((((((((((((((mighaswelllive))))))))))))))))))))))))) I hope you feel better soon. 
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Apr 18, 2009, 07:01 AM
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((((((((((((((((((((mightaswelllive)))))))))))))))))))
If I CAN, it helps to rest with a blanket, journal a bit, color in a coloring book, maybe watch a movie or TV show I like. Sort of take care of myself like I would if I were sick. If life is too busy for that, I try to be really present with what I have to do...which usually involves my kids in some way!...and know that when I can, I will let myself rest and baby myself a little bit. If it's REALLY bad, I can call T and talk to him a bit. I rarely have to do that, but sometimes after a really intense session, I need to. I talked to him yesterday, and it helped a LOT. Take care of you! You are working hard, and you deserve to rest and take care of yourself.
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Apr 18, 2009, 08:42 AM
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I say to myself - I have talked about this - now I need to rest - somtimes it works - other times I write it all down - draw - or just cuddle up with a blanket - hope you feel better soon P7
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Apr 18, 2009, 08:46 PM
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I hate dealing with the 1000000 of thoughts that surface after therapy. I don't have any clear cut strategies to share. Somehow the hours pass and head eventually settles.
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Apr 20, 2009, 09:56 AM
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What I usually do is take a long bath,journal,and then do something mindless(i.e. read a gossip magazine,go on AIM,etc...) You are working really hard
 and if you must(depends on how intense the session was) call/email your t. I do that sometimes...it may take a while for her to get back to me,but it does help. Best of luck!
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#9
Apr 20, 2009, 03:29 PM
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I play some on the harp. it speaks when i have no words. No risk that I wll forget what we talked about, it comes back. by the way GOOD FOR YOU getting through some hard stuff. This is brave and difficult and you did so good ~ 
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