Psycho-Babble Psychology Thread 761101

Shown: posts 1 to 25 of 28. This is the beginning of the thread.

 

Daisy??

Posted by sunnydays on June 3, 2007, at 21:10:51

How are you holding up? I know you were expecting this weekend to be difficult. No pressure to post, just wondering how you were doing. Hopefully you've found something to help with the anticipation.

(((Daisy)))

sunnydays

 

Re: Daisy??

Posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

In reply to Daisy??, posted by sunnydays on June 3, 2007, at 21:10:51

Yesterday I didn't get out of bed until noon, and then I mopped floors and washed windows. I eventually wandered down to the library and lost myself in a book sale. Last night I stayed up late reading a very old text called, "How to become a Psychiatrist." It was entertaining and there was a lot of wisdom in it.

Today I did laundry, cleaned out the garage and went to my office for awhile. Today was much harder than yesterday. I had nightmares so I couldn't sleep in. I kept feeling someone get into bed with me and I would jerk awake. Ick.

I've also been baking...:) My son is very happy. His brother's are not -- he called them and said, "mom must be stressed out because she made cinnamon roles and cup cakes yesterday and waffles and three kinds of cookies today. And I'm eating them ALL." Sibling rivalry at its finest.

Tonight I've been writing, which is good and bad. I'm writing down the things we've worked on but that triggers a bunch of angry responses that I then write down as well. And I've written several "just in case" letters -- which made me sad but also helps me see that not everything in my life has been touched and tainted by all the old ugliness.

I haven't called in - I thought it about it once today. But I know my therapist is out there if it gets overwhelming. It is a real push/pull for me. Sometimes I can pretend I'm fine with all of this and the anxiety settles down. But I can't pretend with my therapist so I want to avoid him. I know that won't work for long...I feel like such a drama queen. All this angst, all this planning, all these tears. If I was strong enough, I would just refuse to go to these family events. But I still need to be the good daughter. I know I can't have it both ways - I need to either get over all of this and have a relationship with my family, or I stay angry and give up those relationships. Being in the middle like this isn't good for me or for them. I feel stuck though - maybe I need a swift kick?

Thank you for thinking of me. I'm trying hard not to make all of this a bigger deal than it is, especially since so many people here are having to face much harder things. (I know, I know, don't compare.) Babble always helps me, even if indirectly.

 

Re: Daisy?? » DAisym

Posted by annierose on June 4, 2007, at 6:43:09

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

>>But I still need to be the good daughter. I know I can't have it both ways - I need to either get over all of this and have a relationship with my family<<<

I don't think this is something a person ever ever "gets over". You don't need to get over this daisy. I don't think that is your t's goal for you. I think he is trying to prepare you for the onslaught of feelings that might emerge, prepare you for certain interactions during this visit and overall, help you understand that what happened to you wasn't your fault ONE TINY BIT.

This is a big deal. This is HUGE. There is no drama here, just life, and it can be difficult under these circumstances.

Giving up these relationships doesn't equate being angry. Maybe giving up these relationships brings peace ultimately. Maybe not. You are your guide. And you get to decide this time. You are in the drivers seat.

 

Re: Daisy?? » DAisym

Posted by Fallsfall on June 4, 2007, at 7:32:37

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

This is not drama. These are real feelings. Legitimate feelings. Your feelings. You don't need to apologize to anyone for having these feelings. And you don't need to worry that your feelings are unreasonable - feelings just ARE.

One difference these days is that you are not keeping your feelings secret like you used to, so now you are worried about other people's opinions about them. Those who care, and those who matter, will understand and accept your feelings. They will understand that feelings, and the intensity of those feelings change over time. They will understand that the issues you face right now are real and huge for you.

Some people won't understand. It is true. Maybe it is their loss in that they don't have access to the full range of emotions. That they only want to hear about things when they are going well. They are the people who ask "How are you?", but they don't really want to know.

Your anxiety is so reasonable, and it is a healthy thing to accept it and try to work with it.

I really do understand that you don't want to call your therapist because you can't put the front up (and be in control) when you talk to him.

Be kind to yourself, and forgiving to yourself. I'm glad you and your therapist are preparing so well for this visit. That is a good thing.

I'm here, too.

Love,
Falls

 

Re: Daisy?? » DAisym

Posted by Dory on June 4, 2007, at 8:44:23

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

i'm under a new name and for safety i can't just directly say who i was... but a clue might be that i think you are gracious. ;-)

you said you either have to get over it all and have a relationship with your family or stay angry and not have those relationships... that is false logic.

It seems to me, and forgive me if i am wrong, that you do in fact want relationships with your family. And if the bulk of the hurt and anger are about the past then i would be hesitant to tell you not have a relationship... BUT you don't have to "get over it"... that is a false concept that will lead you around in a circle of despair. You would need to make peace with it. You would need to find out how to lift yourself above the mire they sank you into. You need to find the strength within yourself to love yourself and not still see yourself through the filter they gave you. Making peace and forgiveness is not the same as saying it was all ok, or anything like that. It's about nurturing yourself and healing the hurt..which allows you to move through and out of the anger.

it allows you to step into that gracious and beautiful spirit we see here. You move into a place at which the fear inspired by the past has no hold on you and you begin to have *different* relationships with your family in which you set different limits and expectations. You develop compassion for yourself.

be good to yourself.. you're doing an amazing job.

oh.. and one more thing, positive self talk

much love and peace

 

Re: Daisy?? » DAisym

Posted by sunnydays on June 4, 2007, at 10:02:11

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

You know, you can make a big deal out of whatever you want to. There's enough support here to go around. I personally like supporting people when I'm going through hard times, because then it takes my mind off myself.

It sounds like you have been doing some healthy things to cope. I'm having a dilemma with my family too. Part of me wants to divorce them and say that I'm never speaking to them again, and part of me wants to cling to my relationship with them as it is now with all my strength, and part of me wants to try to take the healthy parts and leave the unhealthy parts. I try to give that last part the most help, but it's difficult.

Well, I feel very strange this morning (physically), so I'm not going to write anymore. We are here to support you, no matter what you want to post.

sunnydays

 

Re: Daisy?? » DAisym

Posted by muffled on June 4, 2007, at 10:45:29

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

Daisy!
It sounds like you doing good things.I think its fine to give yourself times where you pretend its all fine. Gives you a break. So longs you as prepared as is possible, and it seems that you are.
And you are so NOT a drama queen. You were hurt, hurt bad. 'Family', they hard to extract from. I guess thats why you doing this...to celebrate the good stuff of family? Is there goodstuff too? that you can focus on as well? But mebbe its good to know that you can be safe too. You all grown up and can take care and not let people hurt your body, that's prolly a good thing to know too. That you can let those fears and bad confusion slide off ya like water slides off a ducks back. You ever watched dabbling ducks? The water just rolls off when they come up, it don't soak in.
I'm glad you got a good T, and yeah, a break IS nice, but its nice to know he's there as backup.
Daisy take care,
Muffled

 

Re: Daisy??

Posted by TherapyGirl on June 4, 2007, at 17:30:00

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 0:03:38

It sounds like you are handling a difficult, terrifying situation in a very healthy way. I'm proud of you, Daisy. And I'm sending every single one of my good thoughts your way.

((((((((((Daisy)))))))))

 

Monday

Posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 20:25:42

In reply to Re: Daisy??, posted by TherapyGirl on June 4, 2007, at 17:30:00

The Universe is not helping me get ready for this visit.

The cat is really sick and the only time I could get into the vet interfered with therapy. And I didn't find out I needed to take the cat in until late in the afternoon so it was too late to find another time. And I had to pick the cat over me...he is a really important part of our family. So I left a message about 1/2 hour before my session saying I was sorry but...blah, blah, blah.

My therapist called at my session time and said, "you really can't come?" - no, sorry. He asked if we could spend some time on the phone together and since I had a 1/2 hour, we did that instead. But it was hard. Really hard. I wanted to see him and to feel safe in his office. I told him about the nightmares and we talked about my stress level. And we did some more planning. He likes what I've come up with so far but when he asked, "how will you say good-night?" the tears came. "No fair!" I declared, "you can't ask hard questions when I'm here and you are there." He said we need to make use of the time we have but he was sorry he upset me.

I told him he should have made a house-call. Then I would have had time for my session and the vet. He said, "but you are out in the garden, not in the house..." Yeah, yeah, yeah. Details....

I'm really, really tired. Please send good thoughts about the cat. I love him and I am very worried.

 

Re: Monday » DAisym

Posted by TherapyGirl on June 4, 2007, at 20:44:48

In reply to Monday, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 20:25:42

I'm so sorry, Daisy. Of course, I'll think good thoughts about your cat AND you.

Check in when you can and/or when you need to. Imagine the Babble circle around you at all times, holding you up and protecting you.

 

Re: Monday

Posted by annierose on June 4, 2007, at 22:19:19

In reply to Monday, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 20:25:42

How did the vet visit go? Poor kitty. I hope she is feeling better soon.

I'm glad your t was able to talk with you for 30 minutes. And couldn't you move easily into the house from the garden? : -)

When I want to say "good night" and avoid physical contact, I put my hand out first, and shake his/her hand and say "Goodnight". It puts up an immediate boundary. Or, if that makes you uncomfortable, start coughing and sniffling and with hand over your mouth, say, "good night" and wave them goodbye.

It sucks that you didn't get that warm and fuzzy feeling in his office. Hopefully, the universe will fall into place so you can see him tomorrow.

I am thinking of you and sending white light and good wishes and love your way,

Love, Annierose

 

Re: Goodnight

Posted by muffled on June 4, 2007, at 23:28:18

In reply to Re: Monday, posted by annierose on June 4, 2007, at 22:19:19

I will say goodnight from the doorway of a room and scuttle away.
If you don't say goodnight, people wonder where you are.
So goodnight from doorway, for fast exit, is good.
If they want you to come in, you just say, I goto pee, but don't come back.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Cat}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Hope he feels better and is OK.
You can get those things for hotels, to lock your door, cuz hotel locks are not necc very secure. You could get one of those too.
Bear spray would be good. But mebbe I am being dumb. Vengeful.
Sorry if so.
Just these are things that can make you feel safe, but are discrete.
Maybe I'm dumb.
Just want to help.
I can be part of the babble circle round you too.
I can do that.
Take care
M

 

Re: Goodnight » muffled

Posted by sunnydays on June 5, 2007, at 8:38:55

In reply to Re: Goodnight, posted by muffled on June 4, 2007, at 23:28:18

I like muffled's idea of getting one of those bars for the back of your door. It might help you feel safer in your bedroom, I don't know. For me, I installed regular house doorknobs with keys on my bedroom, but that is a little drastic if it's just a visit. Or can you sleep with a chair in front of the door?

As for goodnight, standing in a doorway far away is usually what I do...

Good luck,
sunnydays

 

((((((kitty)))))) (nm) » DAisym

Posted by Dory on June 5, 2007, at 9:28:19

In reply to Monday, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 20:25:42

 

Re: Monday » DAisym

Posted by Poet on June 5, 2007, at 12:35:11

In reply to Monday, posted by DAisym on June 4, 2007, at 20:25:42

Hi Daisy,

I am surrounding your cat with white light of healing. My cats are very important to me, too, I know I would choose an emergency vet appointment over therapy even if I was in crisis.

You are a very kind and loving person towards your cat and of course your kids. A great mom.

Poet

 

Tuesday

Posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

In reply to Re: Monday » DAisym, posted by Poet on June 5, 2007, at 12:35:11

Kitty is in the hospital...they put him in this morning for IV fluids. He is only 9 but has been with us since birth. We also have his litter-mate and she is frantic without him. She kept yelling at me this morning and all I could say to her was, "I'm worried about him too." Hopefully he will perk up soon.

My session this morning was awful. I tried to explain why I need to make sure everything is perfect for this visit but I wasn't making sense, even to me. My therapist wants the adult to recognize that she has the power now. I "know" that -- and I feel ridiculous for worrying about the garage or the refrigerator...who cares? But I get caught up in the worry that if I'm not perfect, I'll be punished and then left. Again -- ridiculous. After all, I'M angry with HIM...not the other way around. I shouldn't care that he gets angry. But I do and I get discombobulated about it. I kept trying to rise above the younger, frightened voices and agree that I am strong now and he has no power now. But the younger parts of me felt abandoned and my adult self felt criticized.

So I shut down and stopped talking. I wasn't crying anymore either, I was just sitting. After a few minutes, my therapist asked the standard "where did you go?" question...and I just shook my head. He asked me if I was feeling criticized and I didn't answer the question, I just said something about knowing he was right and I didn't have to be perfect. He said he was sorry if he gave me the impression that I shouldn't be rattled by my family - perhaps sometime I will feel strong enough to not let it get to me but I'm not there now. All I could do was nod my head. He tried a few more times, "tell me what is going on" & "in an hour, what will you call me to say?" -- and then gave up again. With 5 minutes left he said, "you just aren't going to talk huh?" and I said, "I don't know what to say." And then I stood up and said, "so I'll just go." And I went - in tears, practically running. He sounded so frustrated and angry.

I couldn't talk because what I wanted to say was, "leave me alone!" I can't work on my stuff right now. I want to kill off all the younger parts so that the adult can remain calm and strong. And yet I want to protect all these feelings and memories because it took so long to get them back. I wanted to say, "you protect them and I'll take care of the rest of this" but I know he expects me to do that. I did say I was sorry this visit was so hard for him and for me. I can see that he is afraid for me and wants to help. I know that best thing is to be the grown up I know how to be. So why do I want to fling myself on the ground screaming, "no - don't touch me!" and have my therapist scoop me up and put me in a safe time out?

Yes - I can see the transference. If I don't do therapy perfect, if I don't do what I think my therapist wants, he'll drop me. If I don't make everything perfect for this visit, if I don't do what my family wants, they will abandon me. It has already been done once...so I'm justified in my fear that it will happen again.

Oh...and he called after I left. He said he was sad the session went the way it did and that I left so upset. He said he really had hoped to strengthen our connection this week, not make it harder for me. He said a bunch of other stuff and asked me to call him and let him know I'm OK. I haven't called, I'm not OK. But he doesn't deserve to worry either.

This s*cks.

 

Re: Tuesday » DAisym

Posted by LadyBug on June 5, 2007, at 17:01:02

In reply to Tuesday, posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

((((((DAsiym)))))))
I'm sorry you're hurting. I know how hard it is for you. You want your therapist to give you that safe place yet you are angry with him too.
I hope when you can you will call him. Try to remember how many times he's been so good to you and the good things he's done with you. When I get angry with my T and go storming out of her office I want her to beg me to come back. If she did that I'd also want her to fix everything for me and make it safe for me.
I'm so glad you will come here and try to sort out your feelings with us. I think it helps a lot. Keep writing and don't give up. Your T loves and cares about you. I'm sure he's worried. Sometimes that phone is so hard to pick up and dial. I wish you peace and love.
How dissapointing to have a visit where we needed things to go well and they turned to crap. I'm so sorry.
I want good things to happen for you this week. I hope your kitty does alright. Our pets are family too. And we love and care for them as our own kids.
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can.
LadyBug

 

Re: Tuesday » DAisym

Posted by sunnydays on June 5, 2007, at 21:08:23

In reply to Tuesday, posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

(((((Daisy)))))

Sorry it didn't go well. I think you should try to take care of the little girl if you can. But I know it's hard to do that and be an adult, so whatever you need to do to get through this.

I can't say much more. I had a hard session today - a big trauma memory got triggered and I'm just really shaken by it and really surprised because I haven't felt this shaken in a long long time.

Hold on. Call your therapist. If you can mend your relationship at least a little before the visit it might help you feel more secure. I don't know though, I'm so out of it I'm not quite sure what I'm saying, so take it with a couple grains of salt.

sunnydays

 

Re: Tuesday » DAisym

Posted by muffled on June 5, 2007, at 22:04:45

In reply to Tuesday, posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

> Hopefully he will perk up soon.

*I hope so too

>
> My therapist wants the adult to recognize that she has the power now. I "know" that -- and I feel ridiculous for worrying about the garage or the refrigerator...who cares? But I get caught up in the worry that if I'm not perfect, I'll be punished and then left. Again -- ridiculous. After all, I'M angry with HIM...not the other way around. I shouldn't care that he gets angry. But I do and I get discombobulated about it. I kept trying to rise above the younger, frightened voices and agree that I am strong now and he has no power now. But the younger parts of me felt abandoned and my adult self felt criticized.

*See daisy, for me it was a big thing to accept that my inside kids ARE KIDS. That I have to relate to them as who they in fact ARE. It was hard for me to accept these kids as kids cuz I'm an adult, so HOW can they be kids....but they ARE. So then of course when you can naccept that, then its easier to accept how they react to stuff, cuz like me, you a mom, and kids behavior is not new to you. You just goto accept that your inside kids are kids and so will act that way. Its OK, and to be expected.
Adult Daisy is strong and protect the body, but of course your ikids are scared. I would think it odd if they were NOT scared.
So here is daisy, a mass of confusion. I am the QUEEN of confusion.
So I guess alls I am trying to say, is there is nothing wrong or weird or bad about your behaviour. Your behaviour IMHO is NORMAL.
But I guess given the source of this honest opinion....mebbe it don't account for much...
But guess I wish you could cut yourself some slack, cuz this IS hard.
>
> So I shut down and stopped talking. I wasn't crying anymore either, I was just sitting. After a few minutes, my therapist asked the standard "where did you go?" question...and I just shook my head. He asked me if I was feeling criticized and I didn't answer the question, I just said something about knowing he was right and I didn't have to be perfect. He said he was sorry if he gave me the impression that I shouldn't be rattled by my family - perhaps sometime I will feel strong enough to not let it
get to me but I'm not there now.

***Yeah, see, he was ignoring ikids, trying to put it all on the adult, well the ikids count too. No wonder you shut up.
Well, mebbe I'm not 'there' yet, but somehow I expect you may always be rattled, but mebbe you will learn better how to cope...

All I could do was nod my head. He tried a few more times, "tell me what is going on" & "in an hour, what will you call me to say?" -- and then gave up again. With 5 minutes left he said, "you just aren't going to talk huh?" and I said, "I don't know what to say." And then I stood up and said, "so I'll just go." And I went - in tears, practically running. He sounded so frustrated and angry.

**but you know its not AT YOU. Its just I think he feels for you and proly wishes he could do more. But he will be fine. Your relationship will be fine.
My T is good about sometimes, that I say nothing, and I just want to be with her, and then my ikids feel safe for a bit.
>
> I couldn't talk because what I wanted to say was, "leave me alone!" I can't work on my stuff right now. I want to kill off all the younger parts so that the adult can remain calm and strong. And yet I want to protect all these feelings and memories because it took so long to get them back. I wanted to say, "you protect them and I'll take care of the rest of this" but I know he expects me to do that. I did say I was sorry this visit was so hard for him and for me. I can see that he is afraid for me and wants to help. I know that best thing is to be the grown up I know how to be. So why do I want to fling myself on the ground screaming, "no - don't touch me!" and have my therapist scoop me up and put me in a safe time out?

**Awww. I have a kid that we all used to hate so much and we all wanted her to just die. But I guess it don't work that way... Anyhow, there's a kid(older and a GREAT kid!) that being nice to her, and damned if it isn't helping??? HOW? I do NOT know???But it is. Maybe you can try and not reject those kid parts, cuz they just kids. Maybe you can find a helpful ikid like I have too.(mind you it took some time for us to work things out....) And you can be as adult as you want to be, but your ikids still need attending to or they won't shut up. Mine wouldn't anyways...Cuz your ikids are hurting and scared. Maybe they don't trust you too good yet, but they will learn. And really to give the ikids a break, these are extreeme circumstances for them. Maybe your T CAN help hold your ikids? I think there is nothing wrong in that. And mebbe you've made all the plans you can. Maybe there's nothing left to do, but attend to those ikids. Maybe they just need some acceptance and nurture from you and/or your T.
I dunno.
I just am saying what I know and may be SO far off base....
But just in case something is helpful, then I write this.

>
> Yes - I can see the transference. If I don't do therapy perfect, if I don't do what I think my therapist wants, he'll drop me. If I don't make everything perfect for this visit, if I don't do what my family wants, they will abandon me. It has already been done once...so I'm justified in my fear that it will happen again.

**Yes you are justified. But try and remember and as best you can, trust that your T has stuck with you this far.....
Its OK be have doubts at times. I do too.
>
> Oh...and he called after I left. He said he was sad the session went the way it did and that I left so upset. He said he really had hoped to strengthen our connection this week, not make it harder for me. He said a bunch of other stuff and asked me to call him and let him know I'm OK. I haven't called, I'm not OK. But he doesn't deserve to worry either.

**Sometimes you can be not OK, and sometimes words just don't seem to help. Words are not magic always. Sometimes its just management a moment at a time. Remembering that it will pass. Sometimes you can go to a safe place in your head. Have you got one? Maybe you can put your ikids there.
Sometimes maybe your T just needs to not analysize, but just 'be'. Maybe he could read a happy story to your ikid, one about a critter that protects his friends or something?
Maybe you could just sit and play with playdough or something?
>
> This s*cks.

**I agree, this whole thing TOTALLY sucks, but it will pass.

Take extra special care,
Muffled

 

Re: Tuesday » DAisym

Posted by annierose on June 6, 2007, at 7:54:11

In reply to Tuesday, posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

You don't need to be anywhere other than where you are at right at this moment. Your t will meet you there and help support you during this week. That is all he expects. Of course he has wishes for you, but he loves and cares for the person he sees right at this very moment. All of her. The scared, the funny, the smart, the little ... all.

When life gets overwhelming, and bigger than I can handle, I often like to read "wisdom", words from Maya Angelou come to mind. She is smoothing and wise. Maybe you have your favorite author that can help ground you to the earth.

Allow yourself to take each moment as it comes. Try not to jump ahead. You have prepared well. You are not that little girl anymore, although she is within you, reminding you to take care.

Of course I worry. I don't like to see you in such pain. And your kitty .... so sad. It's just too much sometimes. Hold on to whatever won't let go.

Love, me

 

Re: Tuesday

Posted by fiji on June 6, 2007, at 8:00:35

In reply to Tuesday, posted by DAisym on June 5, 2007, at 15:39:51

Hi,
I've been having trouble posting so I couldn't respond earlier.

In any case, hang in there. Sometimes the anticipation is worse than the event, at least for me anyway. I know i've asked the question before, but have you and your father ever discussed what happened? Or do you all just pretend everything is fine?

If you haven't discussed it, I know this visit will be extra hard. Maybe part of you wants to scream at him and tell him how much he hurt you. You can do that, if you want, you know, if it just slips out and maybe that's part of what you're afraid of? Holding it in is very hard.

Also maybe part of your problem with your T is transference that he doesn't seem to be getting it, just like when you were little. We give off signs when we're little (and maybe this is more of a mother thing) and when our feelings aren't acknowledged we just bury them deeper.

Shaking the boat is not the end of the world, but you will tell your parents when you are ready, or you may decide to never tell them, which is fine, too, as long as it doesn't keep damaging you.

I like the idea of you having a plan, of when he arrives and leaves, and an escape route if necessary, even if it's just going outside for a few minutes by yourself, or when you go to bed at night you just try and meditate a little to get through the next day. I still excuse myself for a nap, or something, just to regroup.

Remember that what you're going through w/your T is really part of the whole process, of not being heard when you were little, and as much as you would like his comfort you have to look inside too for that comfort, whatever small measures you can take during this time. Even if it's just calling your T when you're alone for support--do it if you need to.

I'm sending warm thoughts your way, and wishing you the best of luck.
love,
antigua

 

Wednesday

Posted by DAisym on June 6, 2007, at 13:59:37

In reply to Re: Tuesday, posted by fiji on June 6, 2007, at 8:00:35

I feel like I should start these posts with "Dear Diary..."

Today is better than yesterday and for sure, better than last night. To answer the question - no, this is not something that has ever been talked about in my family. My sister tried about 4 years ago, but no one believed her. (that is a long story.) We all are very polite and appropriate with each other. I've often wondered if my dad gets nervous ever about visiting or if it is just so buried that he doesn't remember.

And yes, the big worry is that I'll lose it and blurt. We talked about this in group last night and that really helped. I don't want to say what I'm not ready to say but I don't want to pretend it didn't happen either.

I did call and leave a message for my therapist to tell him I was "not OK but not hurting myself either" -- and of course he called back. So we touched base briefly.

I don't know about the cat yet, the vet will call at noon.

I have meetings all afternoon to keep me distracted. Thanks for all the support everyone. I'm just not capable of individual replies right now. But know I'm reading and feeling all of your support.
Hugs,
Daisy

 

Re: Wednesday » DAisym

Posted by TherapyGirl on June 6, 2007, at 17:43:10

In reply to Wednesday, posted by DAisym on June 6, 2007, at 13:59:37

You're doing great under the circumstances.

Your family sounds a lot like mine. I'm glad you were able to touch base again with your T.

((((((((Daisy)))))))))

 

I'm thinking about you, Daisy,

Posted by TherapyGirl on June 7, 2007, at 18:51:25

In reply to Wednesday, posted by DAisym on June 6, 2007, at 13:59:37

trying to send my spirit to watch over you and support you.

Hope you're hanging in there okay.

 

Re: I'm thinking about you, Daisy,

Posted by Poet on June 7, 2007, at 21:06:54

In reply to I'm thinking about you, Daisy,, posted by TherapyGirl on June 7, 2007, at 18:51:25

Hi Daisy,

I'm thinking about you, too.

My family barely communicates so why I hate my brother is something that only he and I know about and I have no doubt he would deny. Hell, my mother would deny it and probably knows it.

(((((((Daisy))))))

Poet


Go forward in thread:


Show another thread

URL of post in thread:


Psycho-Babble Psychology | Extras | FAQ


[dr. bob] Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD, bob@dr-bob.org

Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.