Posted by sunnydays on May 28, 2008, at 22:58:51
In reply to my session, posted by Happyflower on May 28, 2008, at 19:11:52
Sometimes when you are this upset and off kilter, it's best to back off of the hard stuff and focus on containment and relaxation and soothing. I know the temptation to keep pushing, as that is always my first instinct, but sometimes that can do more harm than good. I wouldn't want the symptoms you are having to get worse. Might it be wise to focus on coping first, and deal with the deep stuff when you are in a better place? Again, I don't know you so I don't know, I just know that when I get like where it sounds like you are, my T often wants us to back off so that I can work on maintaining a level of functioning in my life instead of getting overwhelmed. Going too deep can retraumatize you instead of helping.
Take gentle care of yourself,
sunnydays
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