Posted by judy1 on March 15, 2005, at 12:35:24
In reply to Re: thanks guys, posted by Aphrodite on March 13, 2005, at 18:41:30
I admire your strength, I was recently in the same position as you- I lost my brother and the funeral was two months ago. I did not attend, I was simply to fragile to handle what you are about to. Obviously you have left and while you are angry at your therp for not preparing you for this, try to understand that he could never have anticipated that it was going to happen at this time in your therapy. Maybe you can examine why you felt 'dutiful' about going- despite knowing how painful it would be for you. Perhaps I'm justifying my own actions, but funerals are about the living- and if the living cause you so much anxiety- then why go?
I hope you get through this without too much damage, and I truly hope you are able to talk to your therp about all your emotions.
As far as the actual process of regressive therapy, I honestly felt (for me) it caused more harm than good. Since I have stopped going to therapy, I have been much calmer and happier. But I realize that everyone is different, and perhaps at this time of your life it is more beneficial for you.
Take care and I hope the trip wasn't too painful for you- judy
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