Hey JenC, How's you? You must be near the end of your counselling by now. In your last post you said it looked like they were going to withhold EMDR. I think it's really shitty that they'd dangle it in front of you then whip it away. If they weren't completely sure then they shouldn't have offered. That's really really bad form. I don't know what style of counselling you are having or have had or what the issue is but counselling is a horses for courses thing. Not all counsellors suit all clients and not all styles of counselling suit all clients. Also, there are some really shit counsellors out there because the training hasn't been especially well regulated. But, I'm glad to say, there are also some truly excellent counsellors out there. Hopefully, as you've been approaching the end of your counselling, whoever you've been dealing with has talked through some options with you. But if you feel you've been left dangling and you want some info on different styles of counselling, and what that might mean for you as a client, and what options might be open to you in your area then PM me. On the other hand, if you've had enough of all this counselling bollocks, then ... err ... I'll just sod off I suppose. Take care and best wishes.
Hey Wally, sorry for the late reply. I haven't been to see my counsellor for the last couple of weeks due to this stinking cold that's been doing the rounds. I go tomorrow evening (2nd, I'll try and find out more about what's happening then. What I REALLY don't want is bloody CBT, had it before, didn't work and I'll be sure to tell her this tomorrow. I'm on a different anti depressant again, as the other ones I was on were making me a zombie (200mg trazodone) fucking awful !! They have to be careful with what pill they give me as some can interact with the Tamoxifen I take for my breast cancer. Will let you know what happens. Thank you for your concern hun x
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I’m not big on pharmaceuticals but I think Trazodone is sometimes used as a hypnotic (sleeping pill) as well as an anti-dep so it might slow you down a bit. I’ve heard of someone on 600mg so 200mg isn’t extreme. Even so it might be worth talking about how you feel on the meds and see if there’s scope for reducing the dose. I don’t think there’s hard and fast rules so a bit of tuning, i.e. fucking about, is sometimes required and you do have a say. It’s balancing symptoms and side effects. I hope it goes well tomorrow.
I'm getting there thanks hun, had a few scares along the way, and a lot of counselling sessions. Not doing any more of them as I find them too upsetting as my past has been crammed full with shit times. Thankfully pooch is helping loads now and I actually look forward to leaving the house to take him for his walk. That still is the only time I leave the house though. He is such great company
Good to see you post Jen and nice to hear a positive. However little, it is still in the right direction. Glad the little chap is making you happy. I'll say the same to you as I said to Viv (DB), stick with it kid, you are in the home run . Andy x
Hi Jen, Having dogs around are definitely a bonus. As I mentioned to Noods, in so many words, moving is a key factor for good health. For me, getting outside even more so. The dogs force me to move more and go outside. When we come back in I feel more energized and centered again. I also just plain enjoy their company! Hoping things keep moving forward for you. Faith
Hi guys, still stressed to fuck......found out I now have a lump on my cervix so I have to have some tests done to see what it is. Fed up of being poked,prodded and looked at tbh. Having the lurgy doesn't help at the moment either. But,hey,I'm still here and very much alive but the counselling has gone down the pan,I cannot face it at the moment.
Blimey - not one for getting too much good luck. hope the lurgy doesn't turn out ot be man-flu as it is the most deadly strain this year! but seriously - wishing you good luck with results of your investigations. x
Aww, sounds like you're just not getting a break. I think you're defo due one. Counselling can be really tough. I've been a counselling client a few times, once for 3 years straight. I never had CBT or trauma counselling though. Counselling can feel very exposing so I get why you stopped. You've got to do what feels right for you. Will you let us know how the tests go?
