OMG I get so sick days before and days after. I hate talking about what happened to me. I am starting to think that the regression therapy is driving me mad. I relive the trauma to a great extent when I talk about it. Then for days my symptoms are worse, I cry, I'm scared, I drive recklessly so I stay home, and I isolate myself. I don't see people, I don't answer my phone,I think thoughts that are surely crazy, I get paranoid, I hate people and want nothing more than to be alone. Even when I read about child abuse I get sick. It's everywhere in this world and it drives me batz~!
2007-02-14 07:10:33 · 11 answers · asked by Sereny 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
To an extent, this is all mental.
Meaning, you worry about things because you care about people.
You have to realize, not all people are so caring.
I would advise you, personally, to stop seeing the therapist. If they are so upsetting to you, they are doing more harm than good. Plus, they are abusing your pocketbook.
My advice is, don't worry about what others do. It will surely bring you down. Just worry about what you do or can do. Live your life the best you can, and don't worry about the rest.
Someone will see your life and admire you for you. Stop trying to change things that can't be changed, and worry about what is important..., the things that can. Live your life as best you can, and you will find that you are much happier than you are just worrying what everyone else will (or is) doing.
If your tv is full of only negative new, if that is depressing you, do not be afraid to get rid of it. You will have more time to relax.
Each night, try this:
-) Eat 3 balanced meals a day, with sufficient hydration. Be sure
not to eat for an hour before going to sleep, so your digestive
process will not interfere with sleeping
-) Darken your room with drapes over windows, it will help you
sleep better, and keep the changing light outside from
disturbing you.
-) Clear your mind. Why worry about tomorrow? It hasn't got
here yet. What if tomorrow DOESN'T get here, and we all
get killed in a raid or something? Just relax, be happy one
day at a time.
-) Get a moderate amount of working out. It will make you feel
better. 15 min of moderate workout 2 or 3 times a week can
help. Don't over do it, or that will act negatively though.
-) Think about the good things that happen, because each time
you think of the bad, you are more likely to focus on the bad
or even do something bad because you are so upset and
focused on it. There are good & bad in the world. Let the bad
go, focus on the good instead.
-) Don't live your life to be happy for someone else, be happy for
you. People can and will let you down. Just be happy for you,
and no-one can drag you down.
-) Try to get at least 8 hours sleep each night, being sure to turn
off the phone or other things before you go to sleep. If
someone does die and people can't get up with you in the
middle of the night to let you know, you aren't really gonna
have to go visit them in the funeral at 2 or 3 in the morning, are
you? You can wait till tomorrow to be bothered with being
called a zillion times and breaking up your sleep.
Hope some of these things help!
Doing these things will make you feel better:
-) Live & love life for you, not others
-) Do not worry what others do
-) Get at least 8 hours sleep, try for a set time each night
-) Eat a balanced diet, 3 times a day
-) Follow a light, scheduled workout plan
Let me know how much better you feel, thanks!
2007-02-14 07:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! STOP GOING!
Regression therapy is quite controversial. Many people do consider it more damaging than anything. So if you don't think it's working for you, it's not working for you. And you should get out of there as quickly as possible if its having the effects you describe, that's terrible! It sounds like the therapy itself is ending up traumatic...
Also, some therapists just aren't any good at all. Just because they've been through school doesn't mean they can really feel or understand people. Nobody can teach that, good therapists have education as well as alot of natural empathy.
Some people aren't helped by any therapy whatsoever. Maybe you just aren't a therapy person. For some people, they just need to live life and solve their own problems, and eventually they end up stronger and more independent for what they've gone through.
If you really think you need therapy, find someone else. Most psychologists and psychiatrists do NOT use regression techniques whatsoever, they use completely different methods focussed on how you perceive things in your current life, and how to feel better and think more positively about these things.
2007-02-14 18:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to your therapist about how you feel and what has been going on. Maybe, your therapist will try a new approach, or they will suggest someone else.
If they don't respond in the way you think they should, you should research into finding someone new.
You always have to feel comfortable with the person you are telling all of these things to, so if you are not, you aren't going to make much progress.
Good luck to you.
2007-02-14 07:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Quest4questions 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few of my kids that was seeing a therapist acted just like you.They was mistreated by their father and I wont get into that but they would get very mean and hateful a day before their appointment and for 2 days after their appointment.All this therapist done was make them talk about how bad their lives was.She would do this for a hour every week on both kids.She never once showed them how to cope with it.Every week it was what did daddy do to you,how did that make you feel,how do you feel about it now.To me it was wrong.I took them out of therapy and started to deal with it myself.My kids use to say daddy is a bad man.Keep him away from me.He`s evil.He was wrong,I fear him.Thats what the therapist thaught my kids about their dad.After 1 month of me talking to them about their dad they had no problen saying their dad has problems,he is mentaly sick and is getting help and he loves them but his mental illness stopped him from showing his love the right way.I can now mention the kids dads name in a conversation without my kids flipping out.Most terapist will have you talk about what ever is bothering you and they will ask the same questions weekly but very few will teach you how to deal with your problems.They think like alot of people that talking about something bad helps but in reality it dont if you dont know how to cope after reliving that nightmare everytime you talk about it.I would say ONLY if you think you can be strong then stop going and find ways to cope.It might be best to get a new therapist and tell her that you want to learn how to cope with what has happen to you.To talk about it weekly is crazy.You will never move on with life.Thats alot of therapist goals is to keep your mind weak so you can keep coming back.
2007-02-14 07:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really your own decision. Therapy will not help if you don't want to be there. If you still want help through therapy, then it's probably best to find another therapist. But as I said, it's all up to you. It's not in anyone's hands except your own... the therapist isn't forcing you to be there.
Best of wishes.
2007-02-14 07:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by set_your_own_example 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stick with your therapist.You have to deal with this before you can move on in life.I see a therapist because of depression because I am HIV positive.The sessions can sometimes be difficult but you always feel better after an appt.You should anyway.If you don't like your therapist find a new one.
2007-02-18 03:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't stop going. Therapy is hard but it does get easier...
Everytime I was supposed to go I wanted to cancel. It's a Hard thing to do, I know. But please keep getting the help you need. Please.
Also if you are feeling very depressed it may be a good idea to get on an antidepressant as a short term solution.
Talk to your Doctor when you DO go.
I also started a Diary when I had too many feelings & no place to put them. Be strong...
2007-02-14 07:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kier22_2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No - you need to keep going, and you need to tell your therapist what you just said here! The fact that you're feeling this way is IMPORTANT - you need to tell her what you're experiencing when you have to go in to therapy, because so much stress over a relatively benign event (going into therapy) means you're getting close to something, and that's what it's all about. I'm not trying to belittle your experiences at all; obviously they were painful. You DO need to keep going so that you can deal with that pain. Hang in there!
2007-02-14 07:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you need to find a new therapist. Your therapist is obviously not helping you if you have this bad of symptoms before and after etc. Ask your doc to recommend a new therapist.
2007-02-14 07:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is helping you then continue going, if not stop going. But I do think you should, it sounds like you do need some help. Stay Strong, Be Strong.
2007-02-21 00:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by copter_180 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋