
Hi everyone and happy weekend! So this past Thursday I decided to give going to see a therapist a shot. Things in Lil Red’s world have been anything but perfect lately, so I thought I would try my hand at going to have a chat with a professional for the first time in years. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends that I can talk to when I’m feeling GLUM, but who wants to spend BFF time rehashing the most depressing stuff ever? Not me.
I saw a therapist all throughout high school and shortly after and it always seemed to help. And, I have to say, that it definitely felt good to be able to unload some major burdens onto someone who doesn’t know myself or my family a couple of days ago. I’ve been feeling incredibly overwhelmed and depressed as of late and I’m over it. I’m stressed out constantly and I need to just be able to vent to someone and then get up and walk away from it until next time.
I felt a little bit better after my first hour long session on Thursday, which is way better than feeling one hundred percent miserable. AND I have my appointments scheduled for the rest of September and all of October to work on getting these blues shaken away. I felt pretty proud of myself for actually attempting to do something instead of just wallowing in my own misery until things start to get better. I am definitely looking forward to next week’s session!
I’m giving therapy The Old College Try again and I’m excited to start making some improvements for myself. How do you deal with the major blahs? Has therapy helped you now or in the past? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah
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Oh my goodness thank you!!! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to 🙂 I can’t wait to do my post!
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You’re welcome xx
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I have tried therapy a few times before, but never helped me. Probably I haven’t found a right therapist, because I strongly believe not every therapist is right for everybody.
Good luck with your therapy.
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Yes, I definitely hold that belief, too! Thanks a lot 🙂
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It’s wonderful that you chosen to see a therapist. I’ve used therapy several times in my life. It’s basically troubleshooting for humans 😉
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Thank you!! and lol ain’t that the truth!!!
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Props to you and i hope you feel better. A social worker friend of mine called going to therapy “the best gift we can give ourselves.” I agree. Thanks for visiting my blog and I look forward to following yours.
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Thank you!!! And I love that!
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Love this so much! I am so proud of you for going and giving Lil Red some TLC! We all need that! ❤
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Thank you darling!!! :*)
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling depressed but I’m glad to read that therapy is helping. In terms of what I find helps: writing down the negative stuff to get it out of my system and every day making a list of all the things, however small, that have made my day better in some way. With it there, directly in front of me, I find it easier to remind myself that there is good stuff going on and not just the crap. When my depression was at its worst I had one on one mindfulness classes and I found that helped a lot. Meditation is a great way of quietening our negative thoughts. x
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Thank you!! And I love your suggestions ❤
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I know that we don’t know each other, but I am so so proud of you for doing this, and sharing that you did!
I went to my GP for help in…February (??) after ignoring my issues for a year and felt so much better for it. Yeah, I sometimes feel pretty down and hopeless, but at least I now have the correct tools to deal with it.
I wish you so much luck with your journey x
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Ahhhh what an amazing comment thank you so much!! All the best. ❤
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First off, sorry I’m answering this so late. I’ve been super busy, but I wanted to share, since you asked us to. Getting stress out is vital! Your physical, mental, and emotional health depends on your ability to cope. Writing is my therapy. I’ve written about it before…ok, a lot. It’s my passion. It saved my life, literally. Talking things out is also a must. Getting it out, is essential for me. Anyway, loved the post. Thanks for asking for feedback!
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Ayyy thanks man – no apologies needed. I actually just had another appointment today and it felt really good. Deff will be posting about it.
Writing has definitely provided me with a lot of comfort and I’m glad that it has given the same to you. Link me to some of your posts, I’d love to check them out! 🙂
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https://grabbetycovens.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/52-words/
https://grabbetycovens.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/strategies-poetry-in-motion/
There are a couple. Hope you like them! Thanks for asking
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Of course! Can’t wait to check them out!
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I just want to know how things are coming along with the therapy. I am wanting Nicole to try it, and maybe give it a go myself. If you have done an update on this please post a link!
Thanks
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I haven’t done an update, but things are going pretty well! I love my therapist, she’s awesome, and for the most part every session has proven to be beneficial
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That is wonderful!
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