We talked about a bunch of stuff, mainly my current concerns about the degree I’m taking, if its too esoteric and not enough science based. He agreed with me it’s too much esoteric, I don’t believe in astrological signs or auras or any of that (fine if you do, not judging) and I think those beliefs take me away from the mindset I want to be in. He agreed with me and told me to look at options, like special ed (I’ve worked in it before and loved it), working with children with develpment issues. It’s all for me to think about on the upcoming months, I’ll finish the first year of the degree I’m taking now, so I won’t be depressing at home doing nothing again, don’t want that at all.
He understood my concerns about toxic relationships, I hardly had to say a word about that.
He said he was impressed by how serious I take my sobriety, and that it’s an excelent mindset to be in. I didn’t really understand what he thought about me going to AA, but it’s my decision in the end. I will go someday, I’m sure of it.
He gave me homework, to put my mind in a more positive stance, to write three positive things that happen to me in a day.
I see this as an enormous positive for you. I’m glad you’re receiving this kind of therapy. Do the “homework” and ancillary work now, and it will pay off in spades for you. Keep fighting, that’s what it’s all about. The cards are initially stacked against us as a population, but utilizing the tools that are out there to help us can turn the tide and give us a fighting chance. The odds are not really in our favor if looked at from a starting position, but doing and putting in the work will go a long way to improving our lives. Keep up the good work.
I believe it. Bi-weekly therapy is a good starting point. It enables you to get your feet wet and start using what you’re taught without overwhelming you. I entirely support this. This is frigging excellent.
I’m on the upswing, to be sure. I started clozapine last night, and it has greatly reduced the anxiety, agitation, and also enabled me to get good sleep. As the dose goes up, I’m expecting wonderful things. As of now, I have no side effects, but it’s also only been one day, so that may change. Even if it does, my wife told me this morning that my demeanor and disposition is the best she’s ever seen, and she’s optimistic. I can do this.
Yeah I was always getting homeworks when I was going to therapy and I’ve never done it. Bad material for tasks.
Anyway im happy for you. Seems like you got a good shrink.
Great going! Minnii cbt worked well for me with for a lot of things anger being a main point still sounds like you and him around getting along is key things do get better i know they do keep at it one
Congrats to you minii. I’ll probably be on a waiting list after I meet up with my new doc. Any extra info you can give me on cat would be greatly appreciated as it would give me a leg up towards my own eventual therapy. Cheers
Thank you for your support! Means a lot! How are you holding up? You got me worried there… Didn’t want to interfere but perhaps I should’ve.