Posted by shellie on February 13, 2001, at 19:56:37
In reply to Re: Group Therapy vs one-to-one? » judy1, posted by dj on February 13, 2001, at 17:21:27
> Diagnosis have been fuzzy, and frustrating. Possibly low level BP, still ascertaining... def. some social anxiety and dystamnia, at times double depression...
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> With my current therapist I'm not very impressed and feel like my sessions with her are a waste of time, for variety of reasons, so been looking at other options like groups.dj, I think really bad depression would be very difficult to deal with in a therapy group. (Opposed to a support group). Unless others have very similar problems, you may end up feeling worse about your depression.
When I was younger and in a group, it was really hard because I was always told I was the most perceptive member, yet I had the most difficulty with life. So it was really frustrating.
I tended to like my inpatient groups better, although I have this thing about not letting my vulnerabilities visible (it's very natural for me-not to appear vulnerable). But at least there everyone had severe problems with both dissociation and depression, and the therapists were very well trained to work with this population.
Some people might say that I should be in a group so that I show my vulnerability,but I think it's enough to show it with my therapist.
You might consider a different therapist. If you've already worked any abuse in your childhood (if you've had any), I think cognitive based therapy has been the most helpful to me in moving me foward. shellie
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