Therapy troubles

Hi there I sometimes feel like I'm just not right for therapy and have many complications during a session. For those in therapy what are some things you find difficult?

[All_alone]

My therapist not having a clue about my occupation and the problems I have some of which are due to work. Havent seen her in 3 weeks. I felt like it was a waste of money with her. I just need to find another.

[Hidden in reply to All_alone]

Oh hopefully you find the right match. I try to be open with my therapist but it's hard

[All_alone in reply to Hidden]

You should be totally open with your therapist and also feel comfortable, very important. I do need to find a new one but hate starting over.

[Srivet4]

Talking about my panic attacks is difficult for me. With most people I can be vague but my therapist asks me to clarify and be clear and concise in howbi describe them. It's scary and triggering sometimes. After talking with her about it though, and crying it out, I do have to say that I feel a lot better.

[Hidden in reply to Srivet4]

That's great to hear that after you feel better. I remember feeling similar just talking about them made me feel like i was gonna have another panic attack.

[Srivet4 in reply to Hidden]

I can so relate! For the first 3 sessions I had to have my husband sit in with me to calm me down. Do you have someone that you trust to sit in with you? I also have a squishy (or stress ball) that I brought with me for 2 months lol. Just a couple ideas. It's important to keep trying I think

[Hidden in reply to Srivet4]

No I don't because I find that even more uncomfortable for some reason. It's good to hear that you are trying it is important I agree. It's also great that your husband is there for you like that he sounds so caring.

[hypercat54]

Therapy doesn't help everyone and you have to be in the right mindset to take it. For me the most painful feelings are getting locked emotions out and to put them under scrutiny. This can trigger a whole host of awful memories which are difficult to deal with. x

[Hidden in reply to hypercat54]

That is difficult. Only if your therapist knows how to help you heal or cope with those awful memories will this actually be tremendously effective. Wishing you the best.

[Joanne1972]

I once had group therapy and it was so awful I ended up Not answering truthfully as I couldn't bear strangers knowing my personal business, it felt so violating my personal stuff.when I had one on one I didn't like that either, I just felt like I was going to a stranger, saying all the things wrong in my life getting upset and then going home then doing the same the next time. Again I want to choose who I let know my business and my innermost thoughts

I'm much better just on medication when I'm in depression.

I'm a natural loner and I like it that way, I've lived alone (with pets) for 30 years. Going to someone n sharing my private life just feels so wrong to me.

Jo

[Hidden in reply to Joanne1972]

Gosh that sounds hard! Whatever solution helps the most. You know you better than anyone else.