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Title: And I always hated therapists
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 26, 2006, 01:19:58 PM
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 26, 2006, 01:19:58 PM
I never trusted therapists before, I always felt they had their own agenda and didn't really care about you.
I guess I just went to the wrong people.
I just finished another session, I really enjoy the time and wish it was longer.
I really surprised myself today, I opened up more than normal and when I realized our time was up, I immediately went into a depression and a feeling of dispair and started crying.
She stayed with me and helped me to overcome this and get back in control before I left.
I just felt like I still needed to talk, that is why I posted this. Dumb isn't it.
Sarah L.
I guess I just went to the wrong people.
I just finished another session, I really enjoy the time and wish it was longer.
I really surprised myself today, I opened up more than normal and when I realized our time was up, I immediately went into a depression and a feeling of dispair and started crying.
She stayed with me and helped me to overcome this and get back in control before I left.
I just felt like I still needed to talk, that is why I posted this. Dumb isn't it.
Sarah L.
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: DawnL on January 26, 2006, 01:47:46 PM
Post by: DawnL on January 26, 2006, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: Sarah Louise on January 26, 2006, 01:19:58 PM
I never trusted therapists before, I always felt they had their own agenda and didn't really care about you. I guess I just went to the wrong people.
I just felt like I still needed to talk, that is why I posted this. Dumb isn't it.
Not dumb. I've been to a number of bad therapists and I couldn't really open up to them. It's amazing when you find someone you can really talk to and trust. Your feelings are entirely normal.
Dawn
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: HelenW on January 26, 2006, 06:55:54 PM
Post by: HelenW on January 26, 2006, 06:55:54 PM
Well, Sarah Louise, if getting a drink of water when you're thirsty is dumb then, well, then it's dumb. But I think it isn't. Using Susan's to get that stuff off your chest is why we're here - sometimes to talk, often to listen and learn, and once in a while to contribute in our own humble way.
I haven't had much experience with therapists (maybe a good thing, maybe not?) and I hope that I've found one as good as yours seems to be. My second appointment (I sent him a partial autobiography yesterday) will be on Tuesday. I'm frightened and enthusiastic at the same time.
***HUGS*** Helen
I haven't had much experience with therapists (maybe a good thing, maybe not?) and I hope that I've found one as good as yours seems to be. My second appointment (I sent him a partial autobiography yesterday) will be on Tuesday. I'm frightened and enthusiastic at the same time.
***HUGS*** Helen
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: stephanie_craxford on January 26, 2006, 07:03:28 PM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on January 26, 2006, 07:03:28 PM
Needing to talk is never dumb sweetie. We've all needed to talk to someone whether it is with a close friend, parents, children, doctors, therapists, and for some religious leaders. To echo Dawn, when you find the one who finally listens and understands it can be a huge emotional breakthrough, so your reactions were quite normal.
Steph
Steph
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 27, 2006, 09:41:38 AM
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 27, 2006, 09:41:38 AM
Helen, I had to do the autobiography a while back, it was a rough and not overly pleasant project. I don't ever want to relive some of the things that happened.
Sarah L.
Sarah L.
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: HelenW on January 27, 2006, 05:49:56 PM
Post by: HelenW on January 27, 2006, 05:49:56 PM
You got that right! Me too!
My poor SO had to deal with me being angry and depressed (again! >:() for things that happened 31 years ago (or more). Not fair for her but I was all wrapped up in it, if you know what I mean.
I hope the next part goes easier or, if I'm lucky, the therapist will be so bored and/or convinced of my disphoria I won't have to write any more!
Here's hopin'
helen
My poor SO had to deal with me being angry and depressed (again! >:() for things that happened 31 years ago (or more). Not fair for her but I was all wrapped up in it, if you know what I mean.
I hope the next part goes easier or, if I'm lucky, the therapist will be so bored and/or convinced of my disphoria I won't have to write any more!
Here's hopin'
helen
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 27, 2006, 05:56:14 PM
Post by: Sarah Louise on January 27, 2006, 05:56:14 PM
My therapist already wrote the letter for hormones (I had been self medicating, NOT ADVISED, BUT, I also had told my medical doctor what I was taking so she could be monitoring my blood levels), now I can officially get a written prescription.
Next will be the letter for surgery.
Sarah L.
Next will be the letter for surgery.
Sarah L.
Title: Re: And I always hated therapists
Post by: Shelley on January 28, 2006, 04:08:07 AM
Post by: Shelley on January 28, 2006, 04:08:07 AM
Hi Sarah Louise,
Susan's is a place where you can let it all out as it were. It does sound like you've come to a place in your life where you needed to be. So congratualtions. I am also pleased to hear that you are "legal".
Shelley
Susan's is a place where you can let it all out as it were. It does sound like you've come to a place in your life where you needed to be. So congratualtions. I am also pleased to hear that you are "legal".
Shelley