Feeling Better

Lori

I'm glad you're taking the steps to heal from this. I know it isn't easy to talk about and get all of the deep pain out into the open. It sometimes is a big relief and feels good to get it out. It doesn't always have to get worse before it gets better.... It may, but doesn't always!

Do you have support at home for dealing with after the therapy sessions? It can be very difficult after the session and support is needed somtimes. I know I had a hard time when I got home, thinking about all we had talked about. It brought back alot of different feelings and I didn't know how to deal with them by myself! I don't want you to get into a situation that is over your head and don't have anyone to lean on. Those feelings can get overwhelming at times. We tend to do things that are self-destructive when we don't know how to process those feelings. I know that you're in a fragile state right now. You have had alot of trauma in your life and even recently. Please be careful! Only do what is comfortable and that you know you can handle. I care about you and don't want you to go through this alone. Your friend, Chris

We are here for you and you can Pm me anytime.

love

gloria

Well done Gloria. That must have been a huge release for you. I cried alot too in my first session and didn't think I could go on but I too felt a mixture of relief and intense pain. It was so good to get the basics out. It was my first session so early days but I am very positive about things. I am very motivated to deal with this now. Is is normal to want to self harm more when you deal with painful issues? I always feel that if you talk about something or deal with it then you shouldn't want to self harm.

I'm looking forward to my next session. I think it will be a little easier next time.

Lori

Brenda

Brenda and Lori, do yo mind if I ask when you first started to address your abuse?

Post edited by: hurtwithin, at: 05/10/2008 03:31