Posted by AuntieMel on August 19, 2004, at 23:11:03
In reply to return to therapy, posted by fires on August 19, 2004, at 14:05:15
Welcome Back!!
I know you've been interested for a while about CBT as an alternative. I'm glad you're going to give it a shot. I personally think it's a methodology that is well suited to you. Remember, though that competent and compatible are also part of the mix for success, so if it doesn't seem to be going well with one therapist after a good effort, then find another one.
You certainly should advise your potential therapist of any rules you have. You might also want to tell which you are the most adamant about.
1989 is a long time ago....I was about to (finally) graduate from college that year. So many things have changed since then. Maybe discussions of new techniques should be given the behefit of the doubt at least until they are explained.
I know you've had a bad time with having true physical ailments being passed off as 'all in your head' I'm sure if you explain to the new therapist what you went through with that, s(he) will understand.
By the way, have you seen the cardio doc yet? How did it go?
First name? Might want to reconsider that one. What if she *does* look good in a bikini?
For some of the others - if you have already been recommended to CBT therapists they shouldn't be an issue. Why would a CBT person talk about other therapies? To get rid of you? Not likely. And a CBTer isn't likely to encourage whininess or neediness - the job is to get you *away* from that.
Take a water gun with you - just in case she goes to sleep..
You'd probably like the guy I go to. There is such a professional atmosphere it wouldn't even occur to
me to get attached. I've been going for a good while - first year was mainly small talk - my choice, trust issues. Today he said I've been there longer than anyone he's ever seen. Most are only there 10 - 15 weeks. I've just got a lot of damage to repair.You seem to be getting the hang of the I statements.;)
Again, welcome back.
Mel
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