Gt.ooh Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Hi all, I'm sure a few of you know my whole situation..for those of u interested in a read, search a couple of my earlier threads. But I have some to add. My parents are kind of okay with this break-up stuff, but I feel like sometimes they don't understand me completely...when I want to be left alone and they can tell I'm down all the questions start flying. I can't handle that, sometimes I just want to be alone surf LS and have the TV on in the background. This is my first time dealing with these emotions and needless to say I don't deserve a medal for my efforts. My Mom lost her sister (and best friend about a month after I left for Toronto.. it's been 6 months), she's a wreck..my dad drinks like a fish every night and half the time when he tries to talk to you he doesn't make sense, or gets triggered really easily. I just can't handle this...I have a pretty decent network, but most is family..and family with family issues never seems to get anything done.. Please anyone who has gone to therapy give some insight, and others that would care to share an opinion would be great. Thanks.
GrayClouds Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Hi all, I'm sure a few of you know my whole situation..for those of u interested in a read, search a couple of my earlier threads. But I have some to add. My parents are kind of okay with this break-up stuff, but I feel like sometimes they don't understand me completely...when I want to be left alone and they can tell I'm down all the questions start flying. I can't handle that, sometimes I just want to be alone surf LS and have the TV on in the background. This is my first time dealing with these emotions and needless to say I don't deserve a medal for my efforts. My Mom lost her sister (and best friend about a month after I left for Toronto.. it's been 6 months), she's a wreck..my dad drinks like a fish every night and half the time when he tries to talk to you he doesn't make sense, or gets triggered really easily. I just can't handle this...I have a pretty decent network, but most is family..and family with family issues never seems to get anything done.. Please anyone who has gone to therapy give some insight, and others that would care to share an opinion would be great. Thanks. Yes therapy can help a great deal. Talking things out, having a no biased option to an someone sound like a very good idea for you now with all that is going on. Understand that sometimes it may take a little time to feel like it is working but give it some, and then if your still feeling stuck try another therapist. A good connection is important. Good luck.
Author Gt.ooh Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Thanx GreyCLoud. I just might give it a try. An unbiased opinion is what the doctor ordered I think.
Capthxc Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Therapy has helped me immensely before. But im in between jobs right now and working at some hole in the wall that doesn't give me health insurance so i cant really afford it at the moment. It's a damn shame too, because i could really use it right about now. Dont let people try and tell you its a crutch either. Having a professional opinion can really help.
GrayClouds Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Just be open, get the crap out of your head and see it as a way your being strong and having the courage to find ways to take care of yourself. For once a person realize they can do that, nothing gets in their way for long. btw- nice goat...yours?
lapse Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I think, crisis or not, it's great for *anyone* to go to therapy. We all have issues that we may not have processed completely or handled as constructively as we might. Like others said, just go in being willing to take a good, honest look at yourself and your role in where you are. It can be very empowering. That said, don't feel bad if you have to do a little counselor shopping. If you don't like the one you're seeing, don't feel that you're getting any good work done there, then find another one. Remember, a lot of quite healthy people go to counseling. It's part of what helps them stay healthy. Most deeply unhealthy people won't even consider it. So good for you.
Don Ho Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Yes Bro, you should go. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate, especially with both your parents having their own issues. So you have three times the emotional load that you probably should. No question you should go. I think you'll find it very helpful and take some of the emotional weight off your shoulders.
Jannah Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Therapy is a personal choice and decision. If you feel that you could benefit from it, or that it could enrich your life in certain ways, then I can't see how it would not be a good way to go.
broken-and-lost Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I'm been going for a while and it's helping me deal with a lot of issues like you i can't get it from my mum and dad they just do not know how to handle it. So i go it takes time so you may need quite a few sessions to feel comfortable but it has defo helped me. Good luck m8y
Don Ho Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Gt.ooh. Make the appointment. Props for wanting to deal with issues now instead of when you're 40.
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