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Posted by sleepygirl on October 19, 2005, at 18:54:23
nothing to say.... (sigh), just moving on auto pilot
Waste of time?? maybe?
Posted by daisym on October 19, 2005, at 22:47:06
In reply to very unproductive therapy session......., posted by sleepygirl on October 19, 2005, at 18:54:23
I hate sessions like that. I get stuck and there are just no thoughts forming. I usually say, "let's talk about you!" (hopeful grin)
Did your therapist try to help you by asking questions? Or did you both sit? Gosh, I hate that!
I hope the next one goes better.
Posted by Dinah on October 20, 2005, at 8:05:23
In reply to very unproductive therapy session......., posted by sleepygirl on October 19, 2005, at 18:54:23
I hate those sessions. I feel like I'm sitting and watching my dollars fly out the window.
Do they come often for you? An occasional one is normal, I think. Maybe even a few in a row sometimes.
Posted by fairywings on October 20, 2005, at 9:08:30
In reply to very unproductive therapy session......., posted by sleepygirl on October 19, 2005, at 18:54:23
That's so frustrating, feels like such a waste of time and money. I hope the next one's better.
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Posted by Augustina on October 20, 2005, at 16:46:15
In reply to very unproductive therapy session......., posted by sleepygirl on October 19, 2005, at 18:54:23
I guess everyone goes through sessions like that once in awhile. I know I feel frustrated when I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere in a session or if I sense my T and I just are not connecting.
That's how it was last week anyway so hopefully this week will be a bit better.Try to hang in there!
Posted by sleepygirl on October 20, 2005, at 19:19:39
In reply to Re: very unproductive therapy session....... » sleepygirl, posted by Augustina on October 20, 2005, at 16:46:15
Well I'm glad other people seem to have this problem sometimes. Every once in a while I don't feel like I can't talk about anything - nothing seems to matter, I don't feel much. Sometimes it's some anxiety or a block I need to get through. I think I just might be too tired -too much work and focusing on other people and not myself. I'm burnt. I'm not in touch with my feelings I guess.
But ya know what, I start to think "Does this mean I really don't need therapy? Do I really have nothing to talk about?" This idea seems quite preposturous most of the time, but when it comes I don't like it.Yes it feels like a waste of money :-(
Most of the time I end up talking about stuff. Sometimes it's really TOO much.
I think I prefer a bit more emotionality than this. I feel so....dull. Then I start to wonder.."maybe I shouldn't take this seroquel anymore?" It sort of quieted down the 'noise' in my head, but I don't like it this quiet. I know I had these types of sessions before though so I could too quickly be blaming the drug. You'd think after last weeks wickedly emotional 5-6 hour crying on and off episode I'd be glad...but NO.My T is really big on the sitting and waiting for me to talk, with the occasional question. When it gets like this I want to say "So...how are you doing?" - this usually is not met with much of a response. I don't like not feeling connected. Oh well, time to journal/make art/something like that. Thanks for the responses.
-sleepygirl
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