Posted by Dinah on February 11, 2009, at 21:49:12
In reply to Re: Anyone else think about it this way? *may trigger* » Dinah, posted by TherapyGirl on February 11, 2009, at 21:30:21
Well, I know how important it is to keep some way to maintain control. And I know how scary an open ended commitment to endure can be.
Would it be possible to think of it as a possibility without thinking of it as an inevitability? It wouldn't really decrease your control, but it might allow for other options?
You never know what medications might be helpful. I find Risperdal, for example, really helpful for intense dysphoria and suicidal thinking. It's not an AD, but it is helpful. And even if no current medication is helpful for you, there's no saying what advances in medication might come.
But also, medication isn't the only option. You haven't found relief yet, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Just that you haven't found it.
I understand if you think of it differently than I do, and don't find what to me is a slight difference in viewpoint acceptable. I'm just offering it to you.
I think your friend is worried. Either that you have decided that this is the time that you will give up, or that she'll be worrying about when that time may be. If your therapist understands, then that's good.
TherapyGirl, you know I would never ever say you can replace your therapist. It would be like replacing a child or a parent. It can't be done. But if this is an ongoing physical condition that you find is helped by your therapeutic relationship, it might be a good idea to consider establishing another therapeutic relationship? It won't be the same of course. Believe me, I understand that. But maybe you could find one that would be helpful in a completely different way?
In any case, for the time being, while it's difficult for you, try not to think of the long term. It's like trying to carry an armload of heavy stuff. If you just think of one step in front of the other, it's more possible to carry that load. While if you look down the hallway to how far away the door seems, you might feel overwhelmed. Just one step in front of another, and lean on your support systems.
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