Posted by Racer on May 19, 2004, at 17:43:54
In reply to Re: Therapist-permanence (long, windy, *sigh*) » Racer, posted by DaisyM on May 19, 2004, at 14:37:25
T'ain't no way to force it. If you're like me, and you do try to force it, you're likely to start wracking your brain for what it could be that wants to come out but isn't quite ready, making up things it *could* be, and wasting a fair amount of time.
This is just what worked for me, but I'm going to mention it without suggesting it. When I was in therapy years back -- the more successful version, and bless that wonderful therapist -- I got to a place where I just couldn't get the breakthrough, and it caused a huge depression and anxiety storm that just about stopped me from being functional at all. Psychologically, it felt as if I were outside a door, with all my goblins behind it, key in my hand, but I couldn't even touch the door. I tried an anti-depressant, and it allowed me to face up to what was hiding behind that door -- which turned out to be much less daunting than what I had dreaded. For me, at that time, the anti-depressant allowed the therapy to work.
Do I suggest you consider meds? No. If you think they'll help you, and you have a doctor you trust to discuss it with, then you have the tools to make a decision that will work for you. See, I have faith that you can do whatever you decide to do -- after all, didn't the Republicans give you money? ;-P Whatever you decide to do, you'll do what's right for you at the time. I'm just telling you my own experience, in hopes that, if you do decide to try a med, you'll have a little more support for yourself in doing so.
Best ever, DaisyMae, and my warmest affection for you.
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