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Ashes

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Therapy

« on: April 22, 2010, 06:50:47 PM »

Does therapy help? I was diagnosed Bipolar and PTSD and have never went to a therapist or counselor. I have always felt that I know most of my triggers and where the anxiety comes from. But lately I have started to wonder if other options would be helpful. I guess I am afraid of not knowing what to say and feeling like I'm wasting my time. As for now they haven't found the right meds for me so I was wondering how people felt about therapy.


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Re: Therapy

« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2010, 06:59:43 PM »

all the times I have been to therapy.... going back to when I was 15, all I have done is bitch about stuff that pisses me off. once when I was diagnosed with PTSD my therapist at the time thought it would be a good idea to use visualization techniques... that did nothing for me. So I dunno if I can actually say it has helped me or not. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I guess it depends on the therapist and how willing you are to get to the bottom of the things that are causing you problems.


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Re: Therapy

« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2010, 07:11:46 PM »

Thanks Phyllis,
That is pretty much the type of answer I was expecting, I guess I'm just wishing on a miracle pick me up.


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Re: Therapy

« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2010, 07:12:44 PM »

I think it can help a lot if you find a good therapist. A good one is one who helps you see how your thoughts are irrational and helps you turn them in the right direction, in general not just for sepcific things.


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Re: Therapy

« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2010, 07:16:01 PM »

Thanks Dreamline,
I have a doc apt tomorrow I may ask him what he thinks too.


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Re: Therapy

« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2010, 10:05:37 PM »

When I was first diagnosed and on meds, therapy helped a bit, then I felt like it was a waste of time, but I actually did absorb a lot of the info and coping skills and when my head got clear from meds I was actually able to use the info and implement the coping skills. Now I usually feel much more in control of my life & moods, but occasionally I do mood swing...but now they seem less severe because I actually use the knowledge that I have...mindfulness is key to living with this thing in my opinion & experience, but remember that everyone is different, and what works for some does not necessarily work for all.