Posted by roo on February 20, 2001, at 13:52:00
In reply to Good point Noa! (np), posted by willow on February 14, 2001, at 13:47:49
I've been in group therapy for 2 years. I've found
it to be pretty helpful. I think when a lot of your
issues tend to be around relating to people, it's
a good thing, b/c you will tend to act in group like
you do in the outside world. But, if it's a good group,
it gives you an opportunity to work on those issues within
a safe environment. It's hard to leave though, once
you get close to everybody. I'm struggling with that
now, and also, like another poster mentioned, struggling
with the question have I "earned my way out". I know I'm
never going to be perfect, but am I well enough to
leave? That's been hard for me to determine, especially
since I"m a perfectionist. I suppose it's a question I
should pose to group to get some feedback on...but I'm kind
of scared. Scared that people will say "no YOu don't seem
ready" and I'll be mad. But that's what it's all about--
putting your thoughts and feelings into words and letting
other people put their thoughts and feelings into words...
dealing with scarey fears having to do with other people's
reactions to you, etc.
poster:roo
thread:4602
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