Existentialism

[Mamatired]

After living thru a head on collision, I’ve been struggling with existential thoughts and getting stuck on the same thoughts. I’m not quite sure where to start with compartmentalizing and tackling these thoughts. They seem too big for me as I’ve always thought small and about what was immediately in front of me and what’s visible. A psychologist recently recommended existential therapy but I’m not sure if I’m ready explore that yet. Is there any one who has gone thru the process of seeing an existential therapist? Are there any resources online that you’d recommend starting with to ease myself into the process?

[Hidden]

Hi Mama, there is no philosophy or methods to even label as existentialism therapy which I’m curious myself what would your therapist have plan for you. Existence simply means you live in the moment as the past is no more and the future is not yet. The birds, the trees, the stars, they just exist. You live in freedom and totality. For instance, just drinking a cup of tea, you will enjoy with totality like it is a last cup of tea you have. Save your money for other needs. Much love and lights to you! 🙏☮️

[Fearoffear]

This is what I found it to be:Existential psychotherapy is a style of therapy that places emphasis on the human condition as a whole. Existential psychotherapy uses a positive approach that applauds human capacities and aspirations while simultaneously acknowledging human limitations.

So as I would understand your therapist wants you to see someone that can help you because of guilt or the why did I... Of the accident. Have you expressed to him you don't know why you were left to live or if you have a disability from it why you would be allowed to hurt and suffer? I was just wondering because when I was younger I was at a party where there was an accident and someone was killed and for a while I saw the school counselor and I remember feeling why was she the one, why was I spared. I even got so bad that I asked myself if everyone would have been this sad if it was me. I found a way to forgive myself for thinking so badly and to feel lucky I was spared. I hope whatever kind of therapy you end up with you know the memories are just that and they can't hurt you anymore. Gentle hugs 🤗🤗