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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Does anyone else feel lonely around people? A continuation of https://saneforums.org/t5/Something-s-not-right/I-don-t-like-feeling-obliged-to-explain/m-p/1311069#M304137 @tyme @Former-Member
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tymeModerator
Remember, the sessions are for you YOU because you deserve it @creative_writer . Have a think about what you want to get out of the sessions, and see if you can steer the sessions this way. You are in charge 🙂
I used to just go with the flow with my psych sessions. Now, I go in all prepared with everything I want to debrief and talk about.
The sessions have been super useful since.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I hear you about being scared of opening up too much @creative_writer . These feelings are very valid. would you consider telling your therapist that? Sometimes, opening up and even starting with, "I have fears about opening up...." can make a difference to the therapeutic relationship.
Just food for thought. No pressure. You must feel ready for it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I'm hearing you. Focusing on the loss can soon be become a natural path for your thoughts to go. Remember, you mentioned you do it from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. Think about all those hours your brain has had to perfect the art of ruminating? @creative_writer
From my perspective, I don't believe it's so much about focusing on what you have lost or what you can achieve in the future, but more so to focus on the now. What's happening right now? Where are you feeling it? What does it look like?
There's a lot of brain re-training to do. This takes time. 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I haven't studied in about 15-2 years now. After the break, I feel like I do want to go back and study something light... maybe some certificate or something. @creative_writer . Not sure what yet. Maybe social work? mental health? I've done a lot of high level studies, so I want to do something lighter for my own interest sake.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I think I am having a somatic flashback 😶
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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