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So, last therapy session I came across a topic that I find quite upsetting and I know I didn't talk much and my therapist did most of the talking. But the thing is, I can't really remember what was said. I can't really remember much after we touched on that topic.
Is this normal? Does this happen to anyone else when they talk about distressing things in therapy?
If I mention this to my therapist, is he going to make a big deal of it?
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Does it make therapy pointless if I can't remember it?
Does it un-do the 'good' that therapy is supposed to be doing to me?
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AwkwardTurtleCasual Contributor
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Hello @Former-Member @AwkwardTurtle @Former-Member
It doesnt mean that anything is wrong, yes it does happen, usually a trigger blocking- self preservations - part of our patterned thinking
it is a good thing if you look at it from the point of view that you actually noticed your reaction. That is progress. Talk about what you noticed, felt, remember next visit. The more you talk about how you feel, react, remember, notice the clearer your thoughts will become. All part of therapy, healing.
You are doing well Diprotodon
take care
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HappynessSenior Contributor
'Visualization'
For people who have a history of shock and trauma events and symptoms
I'm not quite sure
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