Posted by zeugma on October 27, 2003, at 21:29:30
In reply to Re: Just a bit of elaboration, posted by KellyD on October 27, 2003, at 6:36:41
I'm doing a little better now. My CB therapist encouraged me to talk, and I paraphrased what I had written above, and added another detail I haven't mentioned on this board: the self hating thoughts. Basically, feeling drained and sick made me feel worthless, and I told myself so as I struggled through the weekend. The Cognitive Behavioral therapy obviously tries to identify these thoughts and rationally respond to them so they aren't accepted as 'truth.' She took notes as I described these thoughts and gave me a photocopy to conclude the session. Painful as they are (and i did not enjoy talking about them) I am convinced that engaging them rationally is the only way to face them down.
She also wasn't surprised when i said that there was a 1- or 2- day lag between the stressful situation and the physiological symptoms. She said other patients of hers with IBS have described a similar pattern. Made me feel like less of a freak!
I'm feeling more positive now, appetite is beginning to return and hopefully I'll be able to sleep more normally tonight.
I also told her I received a lot of valuable support at this chat room I hang out at, and the support has meant a lot to me.
z
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