First therapy session went good 🙂

Ive just had a therapy phone call. I told her everything I could think of about my life and how it affects me. The therapist said Ive been really open and honest. She asked me some really really good questions about my character that Ive never been asked before and really showed me she was trying her best to understand me. I really felt she had an intuitive sense of who I am and where Im at in my life. She even knew that by me ringing it was not something I felt I should do as I dont feel I deserve the support. But Im doing it because I understand I may be wrong in how I think. That was such a complex chat. She even asked me if ringing for help triggers my inbedded guilt at doing good things for myself and what drove me to reach out despite that. Even I didnt know that my curiousity and desire to learn more and desire to live by principles greater than me can be greater than my guilt and these things can drive me to action when self respect wont. Honestly Im so impressed by how passionate she was about learning about what makes people tick.... What makes me tick. I really admired her approach. I took a risk in ringing her as I saw her profile online and I liked how people centred and passionate her blog was. Im kind of proud of myself that my judgement was on mark too. I usually am a good judge of character and Im glad I trusted that. I dont have a clue where this therapy will go or how long it will go on for but that session really made me feel so understood in such an amazingly short space of time. I feel less alone now and I also feel more self respect (something I generally dont feel allowed to feel) for taking a leap to get some help. I am in no way cured lol. My home is still a mess and I still find it hard to live and it feels alien to look after myself, but just from that little phone call I feel a little like I WANT things to be different. Im allowing myself to WANT something for myself. For me that is a massive step. Thats kind of amazing to me!

[PixieChik731]

That's really great Cuddly-bear! It takes courage to do what you've done, and you should be proud of yourself for reaching out to this therapist. I hope that you continue with therapy. I know for myself, therapy has helped me in so many ways and I've learned a lot about myself through it. Kudos to you!

[DeanSamson]

I used a CBT therapist about 2 years ago and worked wonders. It's my situation nothing happened overnight and took time. Bit 100% well worth it and gave me a more positive outlook.

[goldieoldie]

Well done ,Cuddlybear, that is indeed a step in the right direction,therapist is important or should I say the right one for you,,,,,,I too decided to get a counsellor this year however,I realised that the particular person was not for me ,I have a knack of knowing and Im l pleased for you as acceptance of oneself and building on your stregths as well as your weakness's --keep us informed -Im twice your age and more and have tried over the past few yrs to get myself together and I am,but I Lack interaction,my downfall...

[Hidden]

That’s great you called, you should feel proud of yourself. You are taking small steps (puppy steps 😉) to getting better. You are right you are not going to be cured after one session but it’s clearly helped you in feeling understood which is a good thing. Big hugs 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much! Lol. That made me smile 😊 Big hugs back 🤗