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Posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Hi to all...
Since I've jumped into posts and people have been so friendly in responding to me and asking questions about my therapy and therapist, I thought I'd introduce myself in a separate thread...just hope it doesn't get too long and boring!
I've been seeing my therapist for almost a year now...mostly once a week but sometimes twice. She also encourages me to e-mail her or phone her once a week to keep connected. Before seeing my current therapist, I worked with a colleague of hers who moved away after I'd seen her for about a year and a half.
I started therapy for post-partum depression and anxiety and like many people here uncovered more than I bargained for in the process. Sort of that Pandora's Box Phenomenon, you know? Anyway, I've committed myself to working through all kinds of icky stuff from the past that I thought I had "handled" because it "wasn't so bad" and "other people had it much, much harder". And I still struggle with a lot of that...as I replied to Dinah in an earlier post, one of my main struggles right now is really validating my experiences and pain outside of therapy and that's the main reason I decided to come out of lurking-land and post....to say, "yes, I'm in pain too and it's real and it's OK"
Anyway, my therapist is amazing...I guess she's psychodynamic in orientation. We spend a lot of time doing inner child work and we make good use of my very strong maternal transference towards her. (Reading these boards has helped me dive into talking about my feelings for her....thanks to all of you!) She's so accepting and understanding of the little girl stuff and is very reassuring in her belief that I'm moving through it and will emerge strong and ready to move on. She keeps telling me that when the time comes I'll walk away with a smile on my face; I hope she's right! She's also a strong believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit so I've incorporated a lot of relaxation, exercise, artwork, music etc. into my coping mechanisms.
But, I'll stop blabbing for now....I just thought I'd put out some basic "summary" info for you all to start to get to know me. I guess I feel funny after lurking so long...I feel like I "know" you all more than you "know me"
Thanks for the welcome! Anneke
Posted by annierose on December 7, 2005, at 20:59:57
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Welcome to Babble!!
I agree that this board helps some people move forward in the therapy process. I know it helps me. If it wasn't for some babblers support, I wouldn't be able to tell my T half of the "hard stuff" I share. And it's that gosh darn hard stuff that makes for a successful therapy experience (most of the time).
And it's true about minimizing our experiences. We feel we lived through them, and so many people have things so much worse ... but pain is pain. It's hard to compare suffering, no matter how it shows its ugly head.
I look forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks for the introduction.
Posted by muffled on December 7, 2005, at 22:15:58
In reply to Re: An introduction.... » Anneke, posted by annierose on December 7, 2005, at 20:59:57
Posted by fallsfall on December 8, 2005, at 8:15:04
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Posted by B2chica on December 8, 2005, at 9:23:04
In reply to Re: An introduction.... » Anneke, posted by annierose on December 7, 2005, at 20:59:57
i just couldn't say anything better than what annierose said.
it takes guts for me to say things here first, just to see how it feels. i get so much support, it makes it much easier to share with my t.
WELCOME Anneke (cool name by the way).
b2c.
> Welcome to Babble!!
>
> I agree that this board helps some people move forward in the therapy process. I know it helps me. If it wasn't for some babblers support, I wouldn't be able to tell my T half of the "hard stuff" I share. And it's that gosh darn hard stuff that makes for a successful therapy experience (most of the time).
>
> And it's true about minimizing our experiences. We feel we lived through them, and so many people have things so much worse ... but pain is pain. It's hard to compare suffering, no matter how it shows its ugly head.
>
> I look forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks for the introduction.
Posted by Poet on December 8, 2005, at 9:41:00
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Hi Anneke,
My T works with mind, body and spirit, too. She does lots of energy work with me and one of these days I need to return her chi gong tapes. I picked her because she combined talk with other things. Glad you found a therapist that you like and that you found babble.
It's great to have a place where people get it.
Poet
Posted by fairywings on December 8, 2005, at 13:12:01
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Hi Anneke
Welcome to babble. I agree so much with what annie said. I wouldn't be able to do therapy if I didn't know it was okay to say the things I say, and if some of what's said leads to revelations for me. I only know what I say and feel is okay because of the babblers. I just wrote my T a note about my feelings about the holidays because of what Poet said earlier. I never knew I felt that way, until she expressed it so well. I'm just really grateful for babble.
fairywings
Posted by Shortelise on December 8, 2005, at 13:13:20
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Welcome, Anneke!
What a fine voice you have. I'm so glad you've joined us.
The best thing about Babble, so far as Iam concerned, is that everyone does their best to be kind and understanding. I am so grateful to the people here for the insight and ideas they have helped me with.
ShortE
Posted by Dinah on December 8, 2005, at 16:13:05
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Thanks for giving us a chance to get to know you too!
It sounds like you have a terrific therapist.
Posted by Anneke on December 9, 2005, at 7:50:55
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
Posted by daisym on December 9, 2005, at 10:10:01
In reply to An introduction...., posted by Anneke on December 7, 2005, at 20:48:06
It sounds like you will add a lot to our discussions. I'm glad you've decided to "speak up" as it were. :) Welcome!
Posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 11:05:39
In reply to Re: An introduction...., posted by daisym on December 9, 2005, at 10:10:01
Posted by antigua on December 9, 2005, at 12:53:22
In reply to Nice to meet ya! :) Welcome! (nm), posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 11:05:39
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