Posted by frida on May 30, 2005, at 9:06:41
In reply to How long in therapy?, posted by Jazzed on May 29, 2005, at 18:14:17
Hi there--
I've been in T for more than 4 years, almost 5 I think.
I don't expect to end therapy anytime soon. It took me a looooooong time to be able to say a word. The first years I spent most of the time silent, crying, and falling apart after my session...and building trust.It took me a long time to build trust and feel safe, and to feel that my T's caring was genuine and real and that it was safe to trust.
I knew she did long-term therapy-
i started T because I couldn't stand the hurt inside anymore. I had been abused and never shared that with anyone. It took me a year to disclose it to her and more to talk, now i'm talking about it finally- with lots of difficulty.
I feel grateful and blessed to have found her- I know she'll be forever in my heart and life somehow.I feel that even some years from now, I will continue seeing her, maybe not once a week as now, but I'll definitely keep in touch and see her. I love her so much - I can't imagine her not being in my life after all we've shared.
Good luck, I hope you find a wonderful, caring therapist.
love
frida> I know from a previous thread that Dinah's been in T for 10 years. Happy Anniv. Dinah! ; )
> Anyway, how long for others? Happyflower, Tamar, ShortE....anyone else? Did any of you ask in the beginning how long T usually takes?
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> Jazzed
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