decided to see a therapist

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Registered: 05-05-2005
decided to see a therapist
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Sun, 02-18-2007 - 4:09pm

I don't think I am dealing very good with this. I put on a happy face in front of family and friends. I have been told how proud they are of me for handling this so well. It is just an act. I am dying inside. I think I need help figuring out what to do. I need to know the right way to handle this. Every time I feel I am doing things right something happenings to change it and I spiral downhill. I really think I need to be back on anti depressants. I was on them yrs ago. I decided to make an appointment to see someone. Hopefully they can get me in this week. What kind of things do you talk to a therapist about? Is it weird? Any advice?

 

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Registered: 01-15-2007
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 4:59pm

Congrats GF !!

I have been seeing my therapist for the past year since my divorce I am back on my anti depressants they have helped me and being in therapy totally rocks for I am a lot like you I was being happy for my friends and family for I am known to be the strong one but even us strong ones need a helping hand so don't feel bad my other girlfriends went through divorces before me and told me that therapy helped them and they were right it has helped me you talk about what you want to talk about what makes you feel comfortable I used to blame myself for the failing of my marriage being divorced but thanks to therapy I have learn that I am not at fault and it totally made me feel better so good luck and let us know how it goes we are here for you always

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Registered: 10-25-2006
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 6:46pm

Hi Jen,


No it's not "weird" to talk with a therapist. Just tell them what's going on in your life and take it from there. A therapist can provide objectivity. We all need that in the middle of the emotional storm that is divorce. There's nothing wrong and everything right with asking for help.


Hang in there and plan to be in therapy for as long as you feel you need it. Helping yourself takes time and commitment and its worth it.


Good luck.


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