I'm Scared!

[Seshatneferw]

I think as all have said here, "its a natural response." not psychotic.

Yes. Now, not being scared about something like this, that would be a bit odd. Perhaps even scary.

  Nfr

[BeverlyAnn]

BerverlyAnn,.... isn't Erin indeed a minister as well?

She is indeed a minister, therapist, activist, etc.  Here she is last week in Washington.  Erin is at the podium.



LIT already put that story link in the news but I'll put it here again.
Ga. clergy lobby Congress on gay, trans bills

Beverly

[molly]

Beginning therapy can be scary, that's a normal feeling.  I have been in therapy for about a year+ and it has been a life altering experience.  My wife encouraged me to go since at the time I was extremely depressed and thinking about suicide.  Speaking with a trained therapist has allowed me to gain perspective and understanding of my fears and TS issues.

In the early sessions I would be full of self pity, cry alot and ask "why me?"  Fast forward, I now have greater self-knowledge and self-confidence.  My perspective has changed from being a helpless victim to someone that is taking personal reponsibility and ownership for my life.  As I like to describe it:  From victim to owner.

Congratulations on this difficult but important step.  You may actually get to the point where you look forward to your appointments.  Therapy can help achieve greater self knowledge and inner strength.

Hugs, Maya

[Lisbeth]

It's that can of worms that scares me and not being able to get the lid back on.

No, don't even try to put the lid back on!  That would be one of the most unhealthy things you could do.  The only way to re-can a can of worms is with a bigger can.  You might find that works for awhile.  It did for me - for awhile, but now look where I am.  Worms always expand to fill the can.  So you have a choice: Keep using bigger and bigger cans, or let them out and don't re-can them.

[debbiej]

Worms always expand to fill the can.  So you have a choice: Keep using bigger and bigger cans, or let them out and don't re-can them.

Yep -- I was talking to my therapist on Tuesday and I can see now that I was trying to re-can my worms. She wouldn't let me. I think I'll keep her (my therapist).

Thanks, Lisbeth, for reinforcing her message.

And Beverly, I hereby second Lisbeth's advice.

Debbie

[Maebh]

Hi Bev, you might be scared but your determination and commitment to truth and honesty are the wings that will carry you through this challenge as they have always done through others before. Just look back, acknowledge to yourself how much you have accomplished already and take pride in your courage.  That doesn't mean denying your fear, on the contrary by acknowledging it and contradicting it you'll conquer it and make it an allie. A bit of caution is no harm if it can help you to stay firmly routed in reality and gives you the patience to move at a proper pace for your circumstances.
So dear friend enjoy the journey confident in your own abilities and the support of all the friends who love, appreciate and respect you for the wonderfull person you are.

Go girl, go!

Go n-éitrí do bhótar leat.  Bail ó Dhia ort. Bon voyage. Dieu te guarde. Good luck. God bless you.

With buckets full of Hope, Light, Laughter (and Tears), Love and Respect.

Maebh