Therapy sessions

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Registered: 01-17-2007
Therapy sessions
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Fri, 05-18-2007 - 7:06am

Good morning!


Well I started up my therapy with a new therapist, Gina.  Anywho, she is about my age (maybe a bit older) and I felt a real connection with her.  She seems real genuine.  Her office is maybe 5 minutes from the house.  WOOHOOO!


Anywho, the session.....   I unloaded a truckload of frustrations onto her.  I discussed my depression and how I am really scared of my lows at times.  I dont get the highs/lows a lot but when I do, it is usually one extreme to the other.  I also talked about my adaption with dh and how I am NOW having a difficulty in it after 8/9 months after the wedding.  She wants dh to come in so she can get his take on it but that may/may not happen later.  I honestly think he wont do it since he thinks of it as a sign of weakness.  Whatever!  Some men do not get therapy.  Talking to someone is not a weakness. 


She gave me an assignment until the next time I see her (after the holidays).. to try to communicate with dh when I feel frustrated with him.  It is hard but I am going to try.  I think we may have our talk session tonight to help me pull out of my "safety zone". 

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Registered: 01-17-2007
In reply to: grizgirl
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 7:22am
I dont know if it is the weather, pms or arthritis doing this to me but I feel so irritated today.

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Registered: 01-17-2007
In reply to: grizgirl
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 6:43am

I am so glad I have my session with Gina tonight.

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In reply to: grizgirl
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 10:07am

Hey Darla,


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In reply to: grizgirl
Mon, 07-23-2007 - 8:13am

First thing first, I read Jan's article on comfort zones (CZ) and it is a worth a moment of anyone's time!

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Registered: 07-12-2006
In reply to: grizgirl
Mon, 07-23-2007 - 10:50am
Hi Darla. How are you feeling today? Thought I'd write a quick hello since I am on line. I am glad your therapist is helping you. Some people just have this amazing gift to get through to other people. Wish I had that. Anyway, Jan's article pointed out some very true things. Comfort zones are often like quick sand, we don't even realize getting sucked into them. This is why I left the country in the first place, haven't regretted it lol. So, hope you and you husband are having a nice week so far. Got to get my butt to the university pretty soon.
Just thought I'd say hi
Rosaura
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In reply to: grizgirl
Mon, 07-23-2007 - 11:32am

Hi Darla,


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Registered: 01-17-2007
In reply to: grizgirl
Tue, 07-24-2007 - 8:20am

I feel so weak, emotionally.

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Registered: 07-16-2007
In reply to: grizgirl
Tue, 07-24-2007 - 10:34am

Darla,

I wished you were doing better, Sorry to here your hubby won't talk to you or tell you things. I know how that is going out to do one thing then getting trapped in the ride along for many other things, that take longer than you expected then mess the rest of your plans up. My mom does/did that to me all the time. Ask if I wanted to go one place then drag me along to many other places. I hope your appt. goes well and she will have better advice for you to get threw this rough patch.

Hugs
Caitlin

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Registered: 02-12-2004
In reply to: grizgirl
Tue, 07-24-2007 - 10:42am

Hey Darla,


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In reply to: grizgirl
Tue, 07-24-2007 - 10:49am

Hey there Caitlin,


thanks for your words of encouragement.

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