quote:Hilary Would you say that the psychotherapy has helped significantly?
Yes, yes and yes. As others have said, the psychotherapist should understand psychosomatic pain. Before my TMS diagnosis, I worked with a cognitive behaviorial therapist and it didn't help; in fact, my physical complaints mushroomed with her. I've been with a psychodynamic psychiatrist since January and the progress has been gradual, but steady and strong.
It seems to be a bit of a jungle out there. There are plenty of 'transactional analysts', all kinds of counsellors and now I have found a 'somatic psychotherapist'. I thought I would keep looking for a 'psychodynamic psychotherapist' because I think the somatic one might want to put their hands on me. I've had more than enough of that. Very grateful for all the encouragement. I hope you all get to vote tomorrow.
I've been in therapy on and off for years, and yes - it helps. It helps you to become aware of things you weren't aware of, to feel the feelings you didn't know you had, and as a result to change things. It can be very hard work and solves your problems only by helping you ultimately to know yourself better.
seeking psychotherapy
Posted - 11/03/2008 : 07:17:57
