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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 7, 2007, at 12:00:55
He said something last week that really resonated with me. That I need to exercise control and make choices for myself. That I need to regain a sense of autonomy and start to do some of the things that will help me manage my depression and mood swings.
Then he told me about how he suffers from mild depression sometimes, and told me that it's really important to recognize that the depression doesn't "own" us.
Today he said I was the best he'd seen me. I was bright and shiny, despite staying up too late reading potter. despite having a headache and all that.
I told him how I'd been working a little on my manuscripts and sending out beacons that I'm ready for some part time employment. He seemed to like that.
Then I told him some of my longer term goals, which are still very anxiety-producing, but somehow don't seem completely alien-terrifying to me anymore. He seemed sympathetic, and agreed with me that it would be good for me to jump back into academia before I lost my momentum.
He actually said "good girl!" [hmm] when I told him that I was doing okay staying by myself while my husband is out of town.
I think I'm winning the war against the big depression. )))depression(((
thanks for being so supportive of me the past couple weeks/months. I know I've been a drag.
-Ll
Posted by LadyBug on August 7, 2007, at 13:41:55
In reply to my T and me are clicking, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 7, 2007, at 12:00:55
I hope this is a turning point for you! You deserve to be in a better place. Maybe it's time for that nasty depression to leave you. It's good to hear some positive things from you and know that at least you might be having some good moments.
I hope it keeps up for ya!
LadyBug
Posted by TherapyGirl on August 7, 2007, at 18:08:59
In reply to my T and me are clicking, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 7, 2007, at 12:00:55
Congratulations, Llurpsie. You're working hard, but it's paying off. Good for you!
Posted by Phillipa on August 7, 2007, at 22:39:44
In reply to Re: my T and me are clicking » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by TherapyGirl on August 7, 2007, at 18:08:59
Lurpsie good for you. Your're making big strides and you will make it I know you will and alone too. Wow this show real strength to me. Love Phillipa
Posted by Honore on August 8, 2007, at 9:36:57
In reply to my T and me are clicking, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 7, 2007, at 12:00:55
You have not been a drag. Sheesh. How could you think that? (I know one can feel that way when one is down, though-- so I do understand; but I'm sorry you do think it--and I do hope you know it's not true.) When you care about someone, and they're going through a harder than usual time, they aren't a drag. Not at all.
I'm glad you and your T are clicking. But maybe it's not necessary to exercise too much control, either, because it's also important to let your emotions be--
(((Lurpsie)))
Honore
Posted by peddidle on August 8, 2007, at 13:18:29
In reply to my T and me are clicking, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 7, 2007, at 12:00:55
Congrats Llurpsie!! I know I've been somewhat MIA, but I've still been lurking and reading the boards a little. You sound so much better in this post than in some of your other recent ones.
This T is relatively new, right? I'm glad you feel like you're clicking with him. Don't you love those sessions when you feel like your T really "gets it"? Did you like that he told you he sometimes suffers from mild depression? I like when my T tells me things that remind me that even though she's naturally very positive and happy, she's also a real person. Plus, in this case, it means your T truly understands how you feel, at least to an extent.
It sounds like you found a good fit with this T. I know you still have a ways to go, but at least you've found the right person to make the journey with.
Best of luck!!
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