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Posted by mikeq on August 24, 2009, at 19:02:35
Feeling pretty strange since I'm male with BPD and it's supposed to be all girls. I like girls, most of the time.
I've been in therapy for 3 years with weekly one hour sessions. The progress has enabled me to cut my front grass, I still know everyone is watching and laughing at me but I do it. I can go to holiday dinner at family members homes, most of the time. I can even go out to dinner with my mom and sister occasionally.
I get suicidal about 3 times a year so that's really not too bad (for me anyway) but the last time, about 10 days ago, my therapist told me she was overwhelmed and almost cried as she said "I'm just a part time therapist". After that session she felt the need to call me at home to tell me she is resentfull over the time she spends on me. Then in my online journal she wrote that she feels trapped.
I feel terrible having brought any other human being into my world of suffering. I thought I was turning to the proper place for help but I know - I don't know what I know but it's difficult for those around me. Even trained professionals. So think what it's like for me, or my family. I haven't had a relationship for ten years, I smash things less often that way.
I tend to ramble so I'd better stop now. Lamictal and Seroquel have been helpfull.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 26, 2009, at 0:03:22
In reply to Hi, posted by mikeq on August 24, 2009, at 19:02:35
Hi Mikeq,
First, welcome, and I'm glad you posted. Second, I feel that your therapist acted unprofessionally. It is not your fault that she was overwhelmed. I don't really know what to say except I'm sorry you experienced this in therapy. Have you terminated therapy with her, or did she with you? Or is this her way of creating a dialogue?
Personally, I think as a client and a person, you deserve better.
I don't know much about therapy, really. I'm wondering if you'd like to introduce yourself on the psychology board. You might get some more useful feedback and discussion there.
kind regards,
fb
Posted by floatingbridge on August 27, 2009, at 16:04:44
In reply to Hi, posted by mikeq on August 24, 2009, at 19:02:35
Hi Mike,
Just checking in to see how you've been doing. There is an interesting thread on the psychology board--something like "how much of our pain can T take?" Maybe you've seen it. I think it's interesting reading, though I haven't weighed in.
Take care, hope you are doing well on your meds, and I'll look for your posts,
fb
Posted by mikeq on August 27, 2009, at 17:25:15
In reply to Re: Hi » mikeq, posted by floatingbridge on August 27, 2009, at 16:04:44
Thanks floatingbridge for making me feel comfortable here! My therapist has told me I've misinterpreted her remarks and I admit thats one of my "problems" so I'll continue with therapy for now. Actually I'm afraid to quit and thats not a good feeling.
The Psychology board has tons of stuff that seems relavent to me. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. Excellent!
Posted by Kath on October 5, 2009, at 11:08:44
In reply to Re: Hi, posted by mikeq on August 27, 2009, at 17:25:15
Sorry not to welcome you. I'm not on this board much.
Hope you get involved on the Psychology Board if you feel you want support. There's TONS of it there.
:-) Kath
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