Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on January 13, 2008, at 18:35:12
In reply to Re: I'm different than I was before therapy, posted by Fivefires on January 13, 2008, at 16:09:48
> Hey L ...
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> Was your therapy 'the old type' or 'the new type'?
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> Once upon a time it was thought that talking about our problems was the answer. There is a proper term for this type of therapy .. maybe you know it .. I can't think of it.
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> Now, well in my experience in the last nearly-10yrs, it is all about learning skills to push the problem away or in or somewhere .. anywhere but in your thoughts. For this too there is a proper term.(?)
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> I only get to see my therapist about every 2 to 2-1/2 weeks and sometimes for only 30min. I know this isn't helping very much. I can only site about one particular helpful session over two years. My therapist is supposed to be trained in DBT.
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> I followed the post from Admin over here to see what was happening and 'your list' is so good .. think I'll print and keep discreetly.
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> keepupgoodwork, 5f
>uh oh? I left a trace on admin? Been trying to avoid that place!!!
I've been to 3 therapists.
1.the first one was problem-solving oriented once a week for 40 minutes
He and I worked on specific cognitive distortions and solutions to difficult interactions that I was having at work/school.
2. psychoanalytically minded talk therapist. we talked through major traumatic episodes. it was really really hard work. she also supported me when I was finishing up my diss. basically, the idea was for me to learn to forgive myself for the things that happened to me when I had no control because I was a wee one. she was extremely empathetic, kind and gentle. she could still be firm though, like when she "forced" me to get a cat due to my mouse phobia
3. currenT. I used to call him quieT, but now he's turned into a more charismaticT. He will not allow me to turn to him for easy solutions. He will support me as I do my own thing, but when I whine a little bit like "I can't lose weight" he will look at me and say something maddening like "you will have to eat less". grrrr! but he has been able to see me improve and he has a great way of reminding me of my strengths. he's been able to help me get past my terror of men. now it's been diminished to a slight hesitation. His focus on reality has helped my dissociative episodes too. Focus is on talk, and lots of Freudian stuff has been analysed too. yay... groan...
hope this helps.
thanks fr your encouragement
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