Traumatic Experiences Forum daily Check In - Monday13th march 2017
Hello, all you lovely people. :) Its the start of a brand new week? What plans do you have for this coming week? Anything exciting planned? What did you all get up to over the weekend? Healing from traumatic experiences is hard going, its hard work and it can be very much a rollercoaster of a journey. Sometimes you may even question why you are bothering, is it worth it. YES, it is! Because your worth it. Its important to always look after yourself and your needs and to take time out for you and practise some self care when needed. How have you been managing to show a little TLC to yourselves recently? This space is yours, to share whats happening in your world, to say Hi, to let us know if you need some extra support, to share the good days, bad days and inbetween days. This is a safe and supportive daily checkin space for our members. Remember to be kind to yourselves, and take some time out for you if needed.
I'm a little nervous for therapy tomorrow. But I got this 😎
@BeeLeigh All the best for your therapy. Just breathe and relax. You said you have got this one.
I emailed my therapist and told him I want to try hard to talk about things tomorrow. My appointment is at 2pm. I'm terrified. I don't know if I will be able to do this or not. But I sent the email.
@KLM3278 Hugs KLM you have taken a big step and I am sure you have decided the best for yourself. You don't have to fear when it is a best decision that you take for yourself. I hope you breathe and relax. Let us know how it goes for you.
@KLM3278 Hi KLM, its good your feeling that you may be able to talk with your therapist a bit more but try not to put yourself under any pressure if when it comes to it, your not ready. You will be able to do this in your own time and more importantly when you feel safe enough to do so. If you feel safe then you could dip your toes in so to speak but if not thats okay too. Dont push yourself if your not ready, you will do this when you feel able :)
@dancingRainbow45 Thank you. I guess I was ready. The door closed and i started to cry and lots of things started to come out. It was hard but I think I needed to start talking.
I was able to share a lot today!!!! I cried the whe time. And i can't explain how hard it was and how tired I feel. But my counselor said I did good important work today and a lot of other things. I feel weird right now. Almost like I'm floating and my stomach hurts. But I did tell a lot. It was scary but I'm thankful I did this I think. Thank you all for your support. I'm sorta wondering what happens now? I feel strange and how will my counselor think of me now? He said nice things but I still feel out of sorta and very tired.
@KLM3278 Oh well done you I have just seen this, wow big step and you actually feel better for having done so. :) Your counsellor if they are a good one probably will be admiring your courage to open up and wont think negatively towards you. What happens next is all about what you would like to work on, just go with the flow and see where the session takes you. You have done a massive thing, perhaps just give yourself time and space to appreciate what you have achieved without putting yourself under pressure to do more. Counselling is very much about what you wish to work on and at your pace. Just work with whatever comes up for you and what you wish to talk about. Perhaps the two of you will chat about how it felt this week to have achieved what you have :) Well done you
@dancingRainbow45 I comment above. I'm very tired. But thank you so much. I appreciate being part of here and having encouragement. I know you all know. Just thank you.
@KLM3278 Anytime. Have a good rest. its been well earned :)