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Date Posted: 16:32:16 10/23/04 Sat
In reply to:
Deb
's message, "Re: Went to see a counselor today for the first time..." on 07:22:02 10/22/04 Fri
Everyone- thank you soooo much! I am so glad I found this forum! It feels so good to know I'm not an idiot, or weird for feeling the way I felt. (I mean- I'm not glad you went through it, but you know what I mean.) Seriously-I have a lot of pride that stood in the way of going, but I feel really good about going now, because I can walk with a little more confidence in knowing that it's okay, and that I'm not a failiure, just human.
Thanks everyone!!! XOxoXoXO
-Kara
>>I know that I felt like a failure when I got help
>>myself for the first time, I felt like I should be
>>able to deal with my problems alone (I had help before
>>but that was forced) It was the best thing I could
>>ever do. I felt weak too but I know now that it is the
>>right thing to do, when you are sick you go to your
>>doctor, when your computer is broken you call a
>>computer guy, so it is not more than logic that for
>>emotional issues you see a professional.
>>
>>I am glad that you feel comfortable with this person,
>>just go again and it will probably help you a lot. And
>>remember, you are still in control of the situation,
>>you can tell this person what you want and dont want.
>>
>>Really proud of you
>>
>>Chocolate
>
>Kara that's incredibly brave of you not only for
>following through with keeping the appointment you
>made but coming on here and telling us about your
>experience. You're not weak at all...you're a helluva
>lot stronger than you imagine. I can see it and I
>know the others do, too. That's part of the reason
>going to a professional is so good - they can see
>things in you that you cannot. They are an objective
>third party and from my personal experience even ones
>I wasn't too fond of, always made more positive
>reinforcing comments back to me about myself that made
>it worthwhile. Keep going back as long as you need
>to. I was in and out of counseling with therapists,
>psychiatrists and psychologists (including my
>hospitalization 3 yrs ago) for a grand total of 17
>years and I can safely say I am not a failure or weak.
> I'm smart enough to know and humble enough to admit
>when I need help and ask for it. So are you! So very
>proud of you and you should be proud of yourself! :o)
>
>Deb
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