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Posted by Kath on December 20, 2007, at 8:17:09
There's a clinic about an hour away where psychotherapy is covered by our Provincial (like State) medical insurance.
Today is my first day. I am feeling nervous because some months ago when I finally got in to see a psychiatrist (after my wonderful psch retired), he turned out to NOT want to talk about the past at all. He was very positive-oriented, which is good. However I have issues from the past that I haven't really dealt with. My counsellor who I can see for short-term issues through my husband's work insurance pointed out that the things from the past that I can cry about at an instant, probably need 'dealing with' & she is pleased that I've found this clinic.
I am afraid to hope, after that psychiatrist thing.
Feeling pretty 'young' & fragile.
Kath
Posted by ClearSkies on December 20, 2007, at 9:39:28
In reply to Going to new therapist today; feel fragile, posted by Kath on December 20, 2007, at 8:17:09
You know, I started with my therapist thinking that I had all my stuff from my past that I "had to" talk about and get out. Her style is to focus on the here and now, but in doing we have been addressing how the stuff from the past influences the me of today. It's a round-about approach to the same end: I'm able to function better day to day, without having to always tell my story of how I got to today.
In other words, yesterday happened - I wouldn't be who I am without it. But I don't need to keep telling the story about my yesterday, and indeed, where would I be WITHOUT that story? and in this path I've been finding my freedom in therapy. That is, I'm not the codependent, depressed, anxious unemployed woman, but the woman who is married, with a cat, and a new antiques business (yes! finally!) who is sometimes anxious, sometimes depressed, and comes from a codependent upbringing. Kind of a different spin of ourselves, and how we see ourselves, which doesn't change who we are or deny where we're from.
I hope it goes well for you today. I'll be thinking of you.
ClearSkies
Posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2007, at 12:18:01
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile » Kath, posted by ClearSkies on December 20, 2007, at 9:39:28
Clear Skies thanks as that is how I always felt like kath too. Glad the business is starting. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2007, at 16:43:38
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2007, at 12:18:01
Well my T was so compassionate today a total turn around wonder why? We had a grand old time. Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on December 21, 2007, at 6:53:25
In reply to Going to new therapist today; feel fragile, posted by Kath on December 20, 2007, at 8:17:09
Posted by Kath on December 21, 2007, at 21:50:16
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile » Kath, posted by ClearSkies on December 20, 2007, at 9:39:28
Jeez - thanks CS - that was good input.
It's funny. When I was signing in at the main desk, I saw this older man walking around behind the desk - didn't seem to have much personality. I thought 'I hope that's not going to be my therapist' but then I thought, 'Well, I was led to this clinic & I'll be put with whoever is going to be best for me' (as in 'the Universe provides' type stuff).
Yup - sure enough - he called me in & I thought, 'Oh well...whatever'. So we go into his office & he looks right into my eyes & smiles & introduces himself & he was so nice & kind. At the same time, very straightforward. I think he has the attitude that you referred to. He said that it seems to him that most of my anxiety is caused by my kids & I agreed. He said he can't make my problems go away, or can't 'fix' me. I said I know that & it's me who can work on myself, but that I need sort of a 'coach' to help me & he said yup, that's exactly how he sees it working.
So I feel pretty good about it. He also said that he has kids & he knows it's hard.
Thanks for asking about how it went.
hugs, Kath
Posted by Kath on December 21, 2007, at 21:51:27
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile, posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2007, at 16:43:38
Who knows eh? I guess they're human & have different moods, etc. & sometimes surprise us.
How often do you go?
hugs, Kath
Posted by Phillipa on December 21, 2007, at 22:36:53
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile » Phillipa, posted by Kath on December 21, 2007, at 21:51:27
Only every three weeks. Phillipa
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