Re: stability after therapy

[Guest guest]

Hmm, I'm no help. I've been to therapy several times, but it never seemed to

click. . . I'm looking at trying it again soon. Any tips for finding someone

good? I think my " cowboy up " upbringing makes it hard for me to not just

tough everything out.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hmm, I'm no help. I've been to therapy several times, but it never seemed to

click. . . I'm looking at trying it again soon. Any tips for finding someone

good? I think my " cowboy up " upbringing makes it hard for me to not just

tough everything out.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hmm, I'm no help. I've been to therapy several times, but it never seemed to

click. . . I'm looking at trying it again soon. Any tips for finding someone

good? I think my " cowboy up " upbringing makes it hard for me to not just

tough everything out.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

When I've felt worse after therapy, it usually meant it was time to take a hard

look at what was happening in therapy. Sometimes that worse feeling is positive

if feelings are coming for release and healing. If you just feel like you are

digging up old pain but getting no benefit though, you may need to talk to your

therapist about changing strategy, leave therapy, or get a different therapist.

Sometimes quitting therapy for a while can be helpful even if it is just a break

- I usually turn the healing focus on to other types of healing work for myself

during that time.

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go, I

would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in my own

honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's hurting

more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but other

than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back, but I

don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not. I have seen her

almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has no direction and no plan. So she

promised me we would make a plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was

going to give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired of

paying her when she's not helping me.

Re: stability after therapy

When I've felt worse after therapy, it usually meant it was time to take a hard

look at what was happening in therapy. Sometimes that worse feeling is positive

if feelings are coming for release and healing. If you just feel like you are

digging up old pain but getting no benefit though, you may need to talk to your

therapist about changing strategy, leave therapy, or get a different therapist.

Sometimes quitting therapy for a while can be helpful even if it is just a break

- I usually turn the healing focus on to other types of healing work for myself

during that time.

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go, I

would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in my own

honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's hurting

more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but other

than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back, but I

don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not. I have seen her

almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has no direction and no plan. So she

promised me we would make a plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was

going to give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired of

paying her when she's not helping me.

Re: stability after therapy

When I've felt worse after therapy, it usually meant it was time to take a hard

look at what was happening in therapy. Sometimes that worse feeling is positive

if feelings are coming for release and healing. If you just feel like you are

digging up old pain but getting no benefit though, you may need to talk to your

therapist about changing strategy, leave therapy, or get a different therapist.

Sometimes quitting therapy for a while can be helpful even if it is just a break

- I usually turn the healing focus on to other types of healing work for myself

during that time.

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go, I

would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in my own

honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's hurting

more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but other

than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back, but I

don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not. I have seen her

almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has no direction and no plan. So she

promised me we would make a plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was

going to give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired of

paying her when she's not helping me.

Re: stability after therapy

When I've felt worse after therapy, it usually meant it was time to take a hard

look at what was happening in therapy. Sometimes that worse feeling is positive

if feelings are coming for release and healing. If you just feel like you are

digging up old pain but getting no benefit though, you may need to talk to your

therapist about changing strategy, leave therapy, or get a different therapist.

Sometimes quitting therapy for a while can be helpful even if it is just a break

- I usually turn the healing focus on to other types of healing work for myself

during that time.

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go, I

would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in my own

honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's hurting

more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but other

than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back, but I

don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

If you feel no progress is being made after almost two years and

like she has no direction or plan, it sounds to me like you need

to stop seeing her. I'd say the question here is whether you

should try going to a different therapist or take a break from

therapy for now. She could be the best therapist in the world,

but that wouldn't necessarily make her the best therapist for

*your* needs which do not sound like they're being met.

At 06:15 PM 08/08/2010 Hummingbird1298@... wrote:

>I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

>I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

>no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

>plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

>give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

>of paying her when she's not helping me.

--

Katrina

[Guest guest]

If you feel no progress is being made after almost two years and

like she has no direction or plan, it sounds to me like you need

to stop seeing her. I'd say the question here is whether you

should try going to a different therapist or take a break from

therapy for now. She could be the best therapist in the world,

but that wouldn't necessarily make her the best therapist for

*your* needs which do not sound like they're being met.

At 06:15 PM 08/08/2010 Hummingbird1298@... wrote:

>I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

>I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

>no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

>plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

>give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

>of paying her when she's not helping me.

--

Katrina

[Guest guest]

Yeah. I actually made a few appointments with other therapists back when she was

on medical leave, but I didn't like any of them. I have an appointment on the

18th with someone I saw for 2 months back in 2003. She was happy to hear from me

and excited for me to come back, so she might work. I'm going to try her. It's

just hard because I am so attached to my therapist and I don't really want to

leave her. I know she'd never shut the door on me, but I really need to figure

out what to do.

Re: Re: stability after therapy

If you feel no progress is being made after almost two years and

like she has no direction or plan, it sounds to me like you need

to stop seeing her. I'd say the question here is whether you

should try going to a different therapist or take a break from

therapy for now. She could be the best therapist in the world,

but that wouldn't necessarily make her the best therapist for

*your* needs which do not sound like they're being met.

At 06:15 PM 08/08/2010 Hummingbird1298@... wrote:

>I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

>I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

>no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

>plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

>give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

>of paying her when she's not helping me.

--

Katrina

[Guest guest]

Yeah. I actually made a few appointments with other therapists back when she was

on medical leave, but I didn't like any of them. I have an appointment on the

18th with someone I saw for 2 months back in 2003. She was happy to hear from me

and excited for me to come back, so she might work. I'm going to try her. It's

just hard because I am so attached to my therapist and I don't really want to

leave her. I know she'd never shut the door on me, but I really need to figure

out what to do.

Re: Re: stability after therapy

If you feel no progress is being made after almost two years and

like she has no direction or plan, it sounds to me like you need

to stop seeing her. I'd say the question here is whether you

should try going to a different therapist or take a break from

therapy for now. She could be the best therapist in the world,

but that wouldn't necessarily make her the best therapist for

*your* needs which do not sound like they're being met.

At 06:15 PM 08/08/2010 Hummingbird1298@... wrote:

>I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

>I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

>no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

>plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

>give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

>of paying her when she's not helping me.

--

Katrina

[Guest guest]

Yeah. I actually made a few appointments with other therapists back when she was

on medical leave, but I didn't like any of them. I have an appointment on the

18th with someone I saw for 2 months back in 2003. She was happy to hear from me

and excited for me to come back, so she might work. I'm going to try her. It's

just hard because I am so attached to my therapist and I don't really want to

leave her. I know she'd never shut the door on me, but I really need to figure

out what to do.

Re: Re: stability after therapy

If you feel no progress is being made after almost two years and

like she has no direction or plan, it sounds to me like you need

to stop seeing her. I'd say the question here is whether you

should try going to a different therapist or take a break from

therapy for now. She could be the best therapist in the world,

but that wouldn't necessarily make her the best therapist for

*your* needs which do not sound like they're being met.

At 06:15 PM 08/08/2010 Hummingbird1298@... wrote:

>I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

>I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

>no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

>plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

>give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

>of paying her when she's not helping me.

--

Katrina

[Guest guest]

Keep in mind that finding a good therapist is not just about finding someone

whose personality feels comfortable to you, its also about finding someone who

has experience in / specializes in treating your particular issues or symptoms.

In the same way that you would look for a good, experienced dentist to remove an

impacted molar instead of a cardiologist, the idea is to find a

psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist who has experience treating the adult

children of personality-disordered parents.

Or, you could go with your symptoms: list them, and ask a prospective therapist

if he or she has experience treating patients with your symptoms. Ask the

prospective therapist about what kinds of therapy s/he might use to treat your

symptoms, and if s/he could give you any idea about the goals of treatment and a

plan to achieve those goals.

Maybe even a very rough idea of how long such treatment should take.

Just my two cents worth, to take or leave. That's the approach I plan to take

when I can afford to go into treatment again.

-Annie

> >I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

> >I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

> >no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

> >plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

> >give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

> >of paying her when she's not helping me.

>

> --

> Katrina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Keep in mind that finding a good therapist is not just about finding someone

whose personality feels comfortable to you, its also about finding someone who

has experience in / specializes in treating your particular issues or symptoms.

In the same way that you would look for a good, experienced dentist to remove an

impacted molar instead of a cardiologist, the idea is to find a

psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist who has experience treating the adult

children of personality-disordered parents.

Or, you could go with your symptoms: list them, and ask a prospective therapist

if he or she has experience treating patients with your symptoms. Ask the

prospective therapist about what kinds of therapy s/he might use to treat your

symptoms, and if s/he could give you any idea about the goals of treatment and a

plan to achieve those goals.

Maybe even a very rough idea of how long such treatment should take.

Just my two cents worth, to take or leave. That's the approach I plan to take

when I can afford to go into treatment again.

-Annie

> >I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

> >I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

> >no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

> >plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

> >give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

> >of paying her when she's not helping me.

>

> --

> Katrina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

actually as far as 'cowboying it up' i feel it is the really strong person who

can admit the need for help and to ask for it.   sometimes it takes a little

time to find it but the effort is well worth it i have found.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

actually as far as 'cowboying it up' i feel it is the really strong person who

can admit the need for help and to ask for it.   sometimes it takes a little

time to find it but the effort is well worth it i have found.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

actually as far as 'cowboying it up' i feel it is the really strong person who

can admit the need for help and to ask for it.   sometimes it takes a little

time to find it but the effort is well worth it i have found.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

good advice annie.. don't let the cost of therapy hold you back too much tho.. i

have found excellent help from clinics and other therapists who are truly gifted

(to me) who will accept a sliding scale.  if you feel the need for therapy i

feel sure there is an opportunity out there for you, if you are willing to do

the leg work necessary to find it.good luck, ann

Subject: Re: stability after therapy

To: WTOAdultChildren1

Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 7:38 PM

 

Keep in mind that finding a good therapist is not just about finding

someone whose personality feels comfortable to you, its also about finding

someone who has experience in / specializes in treating your particular issues

or symptoms.

In the same way that you would look for a good, experienced dentist to remove an

impacted molar instead of a cardiologist, the idea is to find a

psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist who has experience treating the adult

children of personality-disordered parents.

Or, you could go with your symptoms: list them, and ask a prospective therapist

if he or she has experience treating patients with your symptoms. Ask the

prospective therapist about what kinds of therapy s/he might use to treat your

symptoms, and if s/he could give you any idea about the goals of treatment and a

plan to achieve those goals.

Maybe even a very rough idea of how long such treatment should take.

Just my two cents worth, to take or leave. That's the approach I plan to take

when I can afford to go into treatment again.

-Annie

> >I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

> >I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

> >no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

> >plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

> >give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

> >of paying her when she's not helping me.

>

> --

> Katrina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

good advice annie.. don't let the cost of therapy hold you back too much tho.. i

have found excellent help from clinics and other therapists who are truly gifted

(to me) who will accept a sliding scale.  if you feel the need for therapy i

feel sure there is an opportunity out there for you, if you are willing to do

the leg work necessary to find it.good luck, ann

Subject: Re: stability after therapy

To: WTOAdultChildren1

Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 7:38 PM

 

Keep in mind that finding a good therapist is not just about finding

someone whose personality feels comfortable to you, its also about finding

someone who has experience in / specializes in treating your particular issues

or symptoms.

In the same way that you would look for a good, experienced dentist to remove an

impacted molar instead of a cardiologist, the idea is to find a

psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist who has experience treating the adult

children of personality-disordered parents.

Or, you could go with your symptoms: list them, and ask a prospective therapist

if he or she has experience treating patients with your symptoms. Ask the

prospective therapist about what kinds of therapy s/he might use to treat your

symptoms, and if s/he could give you any idea about the goals of treatment and a

plan to achieve those goals.

Maybe even a very rough idea of how long such treatment should take.

Just my two cents worth, to take or leave. That's the approach I plan to take

when I can afford to go into treatment again.

-Annie

> >I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

> >I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

> >no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

> >plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

> >give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

> >of paying her when she's not helping me.

>

> --

> Katrina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

good advice annie.. don't let the cost of therapy hold you back too much tho.. i

have found excellent help from clinics and other therapists who are truly gifted

(to me) who will accept a sliding scale.  if you feel the need for therapy i

feel sure there is an opportunity out there for you, if you are willing to do

the leg work necessary to find it.good luck, ann

Subject: Re: stability after therapy

To: WTOAdultChildren1

Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 7:38 PM

 

Keep in mind that finding a good therapist is not just about finding

someone whose personality feels comfortable to you, its also about finding

someone who has experience in / specializes in treating your particular issues

or symptoms.

In the same way that you would look for a good, experienced dentist to remove an

impacted molar instead of a cardiologist, the idea is to find a

psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist who has experience treating the adult

children of personality-disordered parents.

Or, you could go with your symptoms: list them, and ask a prospective therapist

if he or she has experience treating patients with your symptoms. Ask the

prospective therapist about what kinds of therapy s/he might use to treat your

symptoms, and if s/he could give you any idea about the goals of treatment and a

plan to achieve those goals.

Maybe even a very rough idea of how long such treatment should take.

Just my two cents worth, to take or leave. That's the approach I plan to take

when I can afford to go into treatment again.

-Annie

> >I have talked to her. I dont know if its going to work or not.

> >I have seen her almost 2 years and constantly feel like she has

> >no direction and no plan. So she promised me we would make a

> >plan and stick to it no matter what. I thought I was going to

> >give her a couple of months to prove it to me, but I'm so tired

> >of paying her when she's not helping me.

>

> --

> Katrina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Actually I do better when I'm at the point where I don't need it because those

guys usually make th emistake of telling me what to do instead of asking what

works for me or what have you tried.  They have been known to second guess

every decision I make so it makes me second guess my decisions which amakes me a

heck of a lot worse.  RIght now I'm thinking of callin gmy therapst up even

though I've been released just to talk to her about this after death of nada. 

Although the grief counselor might be enough.  I saw one after dad died and she

already knows and has experienced first hand what nada did so I don't have to

waste time explaining her games and tricks.

hope it helps.

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>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Actually I do better when I'm at the point where I don't need it because those

guys usually make th emistake of telling me what to do instead of asking what

works for me or what have you tried.  They have been known to second guess

every decision I make so it makes me second guess my decisions which amakes me a

heck of a lot worse.  RIght now I'm thinking of callin gmy therapst up even

though I've been released just to talk to her about this after death of nada. 

Although the grief counselor might be enough.  I saw one after dad died and she

already knows and has experienced first hand what nada did so I don't have to

waste time explaining her games and tricks.

hope it helps.

>

>

>

> I was wondering if any of you feel worse after therapy? When I used to go,

> I would feel so much better when I left. Like I had just had a pep rally in

> my own honor, but now I don't feel so happy with it. I almost feel like it's

> hurting more than helping because it's keeping the past right in the present

> for me.

>

> Right now, I am really stable. I'm doing good at being a mommy, going to

> school online, my marriage is better now than it has been in a long

> time....money is okay, jobs are stable...my OCD is pretty over the top but

> other than that, I'm dealing.

>

> I'm thinking that after almost 2 years of therapy, I need a break. But I'm

> scared. I know my therapist would be there if I ever wanted to come back,

> but I don't know if I can let go of the support either.

>

> I feel conflicted.

>

> Have any of you taken a therapy break and if so, how did it go?

>

>

>