Posted by DAisym on June 6, 2008, at 19:36:30
In reply to Re: so now T knows... and I get another label, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 6, 2008, at 18:01:38
I like the ice cream idea - with sprinkles and marshmellows. You really did do a very brave thing. My therapist would ask, "Why now? What made it safe enough for you to finally tell me?" I bet your therapist was really, really glad you shared with him.
I think we all have little rituals and things we do that are embarrassing and a bit distressing. But when it bothers you - the one who is doing it - then it is time to get help for it. Medication really can help switch it off, even if it is just for a short time so you can learn a new way to sort of deal with stress and just be in the world without these behaviors. The idea is to let go - not replace them, necessarily. But be careful, sometimes after we tell, we want to quit things cold turkey. This can be dangerous, because without your coping mechanism, you'll be even more stressed and near that edge. So be gentle with yourself.
Your therapist, who always gets gold stars from me, gets a really big one today. I'm glad he handled it in his usual gentle fashion.
:)
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