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I chose to go private with psychotherapy, because the 6-week thing of CBT with the NHS didn't help me at all. To me it felt like tacking a plaster on top of a gaping wound. I still am undergoing psychotherapy with this therapist and have been doing it for nearly 3 years now (I haven't got a session this week and I feel quite anxious about it). I had a lot happen to me and never really processed it, until the mask I'd been wearing for years (since I was a teenager) slipped 4 years ago and I spent a year spiralling/trying to keep my head above water before my brother told me about this therapist. I relate so much to you shutting it out and getting on with things, because that's what I did and the breaking point came for me when I was in a very emotionally abusive relationship that ended badly. I didn't ever have a sense of self and most of the time I was going through the motions - on the surface no one ever guessed how much pain I was in or how depressed, desperately unhappy and hopeless I was. I was a high performer (and I still am) - I've only started opening up/writing about and expressing my inner self since April this year.Can I ask, those that have/had therapy did yous go private or go through GP?
I only ask because I'm thinking of starting it again.
I've had therapy before and half way through, the therapist moved and I wasn't assigned a new one, (this was some years ago) it took a lot to open up to her and kinda feel like it will happen again. However because I've lived with trauma my whole life, I've kinda shut it out and got on with it, but actually realising it affects my daily life a bloody lot especially lately.
I also feel if I were to tell someone the life I've lived, they'd be questioning how I was stil going because I ask that question alot myself and that is what is putting me off going and asking for help again.
Been thinking of you and hoping you’re okay xxThank you for all your incredible advice. I would delete but I don't know how ha. Thank God its anonymous xx
Can I delete my posts? Please? I'm not sure how to do it. I'd love to keep my posts on other pages but my friend has discovered Tattle xx
Hi hunni... If you report them and give a reason such as too much personal information.. Admin will delete xThank you for all your incredible advice. I would delete but I don't know how ha. Thank God its anonymous xx
Can I delete my posts? Please? I'm not sure how to do it. I'd love to keep my posts on other pages but my friend has discovered Tattle xx
Hey lovely , as the others have said if you report the posts you want to delete they should disappear.Thank you for all your incredible advice. I would delete but I don't know how ha. Thank God its anonymous xx
Can I delete my posts? Please? I'm not sure how to do it. I'd love to keep my posts on other pages but my friend has discovered Tattle xx
I will follow this closely i hoep someone can help as i am right on the edge too especially this past few monthsHey everyone, hope you are all having a good day.
Just a random one , I'm.struggling a bit with my 5 and 3 year olds behaviour. On a whole they are good kids , but just don't listen ! I know it's their age and they are testing boundaries etc ..but some days I flip my lid and shout ,which I hate doing!!
I'm reading more about gentle parenting and just wondering if any of you lovelies have any recommendations on books/websites to help get me started on my journey to being a calmer parent all round.x
I wish there was some way I could message you and thank you for your kindness.Been thinking of you and hoping you’re okay xx
If you report your posts and request that they’re deleted, admin will delete I think x
Been thinking of you and hoping you’re okay. Remember your worth and don’t settle for less xxI wish there was some way I could message you and thank you for your kindness.
But I know there isn't so thank you for your help xxx
This one is goodHey everyone, hope you are all having a good day.
Just a random one , I'm.struggling a bit with my 5 and 3 year olds behaviour. On a whole they are good kids , but just don't listen ! I know it's their age and they are testing boundaries etc ..but some days I flip my lid and shout ,which I hate doing!!
I'm reading more about gentle parenting and just wondering if any of you lovelies have any recommendations on books/websites to help get me started on my journey to being a calmer parent all round.x
Ahh thanks Pollyanna, I’ll keep this separate. Saves clogging up the hinch thread with my woes xxx@horseybox1982 come over here if you want to chat off of the Grinch thread xxx
Oh my goodness, how scary for you.Hello lovely people!
I didn't want to comment on the Hinch thread as veering off topic but wanted to answer @moominflower 's question from earlier and to see how you are?
No - I haven't had Covid (luckily but I've been living indoors for what seems an age!).
Oct 2020 after 2 years of being unwell and an X-ray I was given a heart scan. Long story short rushed to hospital, diagnosed at 48 with cardiomyopathy and heart failure! Horrible shock I'm not unhealthy I don't look 40+ I don't drink or smoke etc. I now have a tit load of meds and in Aug last year 3x rushed to hospital and last time ended up in resuscitationit was bloody awful.
So I'm having heart surgery next Friday and whilst it's not going to cure the big picture it should hopefully ease or stop my Supraventricular tachycardia episodes which are really scary and help prolong my life as cardiomyopathy can suddenly be fatal. I'm a bit of a nervous wreck and you guyyyssch on here are helping keep my spirits up! @Pollyanna263I will try once I can to get on line in hospital of course you have no idea how much coming on here helps! Xx
Thanks @Pollyanna263 you do a great job on here. I used to own/run a support forum/site with merchandise a few years ago and it's hard work but fun!Oh my goodness, how scary for you.
I hope you’ve got good support around you? Practical and emotional (although we’ll help with that if you’re having a wobble) xx
At least Soph is kicking off the farmyard now so you’ll be entertained this week!