Posted by Wittgenstein on October 15, 2007, at 17:22:25
In reply to Re: Thank you, posted by Dory on October 15, 2007, at 14:50:44
Yes I can see how that can be the case and perhaps my T being away has exacerbated my feelings of sadness but I don't believe this in itself to be the chief reason - I get like this frequently - I just plummet and nothing can stop it - whether T is there or not - he can help me for a day or so but then it comes back just as bad. In times like this, more or less everything can be triggering. My mood is generally low but I get these acute episodes which sap the life out of me. I also get 'attacks' which usually last 30 minutes to an hour (which can happen when I seem to be doing just fine or when I'm already feeling horrible) and they are awful - can't bear light, noise, movement - total emotional overload - I just wrap myself up in a dark place and shake. It's like trying to take an unbearable physical pain - you grit your teeth and use all your energy just to hold on. The difference is that physical pain like that usually ends quickly and you know how long you have to hold out.
I feel bad for my T - it can't be that rewarding working with someone who repeatedly comes back looking just as bad - complaining of the same despair.
I'm glad this thread has enabled some posters to post again - it does seem to get harder to come back and post the longer we put it off. I'm such an avoider at times :(
Witti
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