I suffer from BPD and I just started recieving treatment in what it's all about but I guess I'm one of a few from here and I'm soo confused. I want to inform people about it but at the same time I want to be left alone(except when I want).. I'm terrified of what they'll think or do if I let them know what REALLY goes on in my head. It's a tough choice and I'd like some input...Thanx
2007-08-28 14:33:05 · 6 answers · asked by chantale 31 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My relative has assisted in similar presentations in the past. She felt positive about the experience, rather enjoyed it.
A 30 minute presentation??? Maybe 5 minutes on your own,
followed by you responding to questions asked by your therapist.
You may consider writing on 3X5 cards, aspects of your thought process or assumptions that you recognize to be different from most other people.
Then either you or the therapist can read the cards to the audience. (If you are way outside your comfort zone, let your therapist do the talking)
If you are feeling you might be interested in this event, consider the outcome. These are trained people, with a theraputic understanding in the mental health field. They are coming to gain understanding in BPD, in order to better understand and treat their clients.
**This might be an appropriate thing to barter for a free therapy session with. (I do a favor for you - you do one for me.)
2007-08-28 18:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont understand how making you do a presentation in fromt of a bunch of professionals is going to help. It would just make me extremely nervous and I think it could make tings worse given you mess up really bad and you feel like they are laughing at you and rejecting you because of your mess ups. I dont know though, I am not a therapist. My therapist wants me to do some strange things too, and they seem to be helping. I dont have BPD, so I dont know really hpw to treat it. Good Luck on your presentation though!
2007-08-28 21:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in an early phase of treatment. I do not understand how your therapist could ask such a thing.
If you did do this presentation, hopefully the professionals would be professional and respect you.
Maybe do a reality check and see if this is what your therapist meant. Best Wishes
2007-08-29 16:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by Hopefully Helpful 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan & practice your presentation. Keep it honest and heart felt. 30 minutes is a long time. If you are terrified about what they will think please share it. What you share may help those professionals when they interview people suffering from what you are suffering from. I would know how many points you will cover and how much time for each point.
On the site for Toastmasters International you may find some information to organize your speech.
2007-08-28 22:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your therapist how you feel. Normally, therapists do not ask clients to present in front of groups until they are either out of treatment or almost done. It's not considered to be helpful to the client. So, speak up, and don't do it if you truly don't want to. If you go ahead and do something to please your therapist, and it isn't good for you, it will backfire.
2007-08-28 23:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. D. Star Reader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say it from the heart. you will do just fine.
2007-08-28 21:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋