Therapy: Just how important and helpful is it?
Therapy: Just how important and helpful is it?
I know at this point anything helps. I acknowledge I'm having difficulties moving on but I'm doing a whole lot better than I was months ago. This forum helps a lot, as well as talking to friends and reading articles on the net. I know enough about narcissism to help me move forward. There are still flashbacks of course (I can't help it), but on the whole I believe my perspective has been healthier. He still occupies my mind 80% of the time and he's the first thought in my head as soon as I wake up and the last before I sleep. I still cry even if it has been months, but I have always been "in touch with my feelings". At least now I know it wasn't my fault, it was HIM. That was a big part of my recovery. His other "victims" are unaware of his condition and I suspect that makes it unbearable for them.
I come from a culture where therapists are not common. We learn to deal with problems on our own and with the support of friends and family. How can therapy help in a way I can't get from something else? Forgive my ignorance, I've never been to one and I guess there's a fear that the therapist might view my predicament as inconsequential.
I know he caused some psychological damage in me, however minuscule it might be. I may be in denial. I don't know.
was'nt always a fan
Therapy has been a lifesaver
therapy
Therapy is not only to heal,
This Is My Main Reason 4joys
Good for you hangman!
therapy - one more thing
New here but wanted to add -
krumkauger
Good enough therapist