Posted by Karen_kay on January 8, 2004, at 21:44:58
In reply to Why is it so difficult at times?, posted by Speaker on January 8, 2004, at 17:02:07
OK, my vote is YES!!! Therapy does help! You say that you never cry right? So, now if you feel that you want to cry, isn't that a positive sign? I know that it hurts (trust me hun, I know it does.....), but sad emotions show improvement!! And with the pain comes the JOY! AND that is WONDERFUL!!! I really understand that it hurts, I really do and I am so very sorry but remember that with that soon comes the good stuff that you've been waiting for. The reason that you started therapy, the reason that all of this *junk* and turmoil makes it worth it!!! I'm the same way. I don't cry, but recently I've began crying. I don't cry about the things I should but it's a start. I've been dx PTSD and have blunted emotions so I know that soon I'll be able to feel joy as well and that makes me happy to think about :)
I honestly sympathize with you, and I am sorry. I wish we could be there to hand deliver you chocolate and warm your feet and brush your hair for you. But know that we are here, in our own way. And know that this is a positive sign. That this means that you are feeling things, though they aren't good. Hang in there, the good stuff is coming hun!!!
poster:Karen_kay
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