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I had my first session of therapy today.

How'd it go, Viv? Is this physical therapy for some injury, or something else? If that's too personnel, you don't have to reply, just post this smiley to keep me amused:

I don't have time to open the Graemlins.

I'm going to therapy because I broke down from having an anxiety attack.

He told me that the specific fretfulness and anxiety that I suffer from is caused because (and I'm serious) I am an artistic and intellectual person. I told him that my IQ was 114 and he told me that it was probably much higher.

I tend to agree.

Had the breakdown, went to the therapy, and got put on drugs. Later dropped the drugs because they sucked and didn't do anything for me. Haven't found a therapist who actually offers suggestions on how to deal with problems - or who thinks drugs aren't necessarily the way to go. Maybe someday I'll look into a new therapist who doesn't just want to act as a wall that I'm talking to.

If I sound like a bitch when I say this, then this is just too bad.

I don't need to hear this, I just started therapy today, like I'm not nervous enough, and it sound like you saw a psychiatrist, not a psychologist.

There are good cousellors out there, Viv. Hopefully you've got a good one - but listen to intuition if things don't seem right to you.

There ARE Dr. pop-a-pills out there, but there are also truly professions that are interested in healing, not just prescription kickbacks.

You have our support Viv. Anything you need, just holler.

Being artistic and sensitive myself, I can totally understand needing an outlet. I am lucky enough to have the best wife in the world, who not only knows how to listen to me, but also knows how to reign me in when I'm being too much.

Viv, I wish you comfort. You too, ferroboy.

Viv, Ferroboy. Hope you find a way through this and get to a place you are happy to be at. Like everyone says, the people here are a great sounding board and support. Either out in the open or by PM.

We are here for you, use us.

When I started therapy I made sure to find someone who didn't think the answers could be found at the bottom of a pill bottle. I've had plenty of friends in therapy/ on medication and some have genuinely benefitted, but I didn't think it was for me. It depends on what feels right to you. Sometimes it takes awhile to find someone that's a right fit, so don't be afraid to shop around if you have to Viv. Good luck with it - you've taken a big step, so congratulations on that! It's an accomplishment to decide to really take the reins of your life in this way. Good for you

Viv,

Good luck with your therapy. I hope it is helpful for you

Go buy the cd Therapy.Save yerself a lotta money probably....Great tunes...or hell,just download off the net(The internet is wacky like that)

Good luck with the Therapy Viv (and you too FB)! I also have a feeling that you're IQ is much higher than you think Besides, you're artistic, intelligent personna is what makes you so damn loveable!

(bangs head)

I'm ok, I'm not on the verge of suicide or going crazy, me and the guy spent half the session talking about our favorite tv shows, he's cool, and I'm not losing it, I'm just there to find a way to be more independent, so I can relieve the anxiety, everything is fine.

Glad to here it!

We care about you, Viv. Any overreaction on our part was our of concern, and out of caring.

Have a smile. It's on me!

Sounds like me this time last year. The shrink recomended The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook 3rd ed. by Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D. It had lots of good advice.

good luck viv

therapy can be rough if its working, and remember you can always shop around for a therapist.

but ferro...why have you been offered drugs so much...ive been to three and no one has ever offered me drugs..dammit. i dont think therapists are actually supposed to suggest things but mine does now and it works well.

So how's the therapy going Viv? Are you getting more comfortable with your shrink? I hope you're finding it helpful

My therapist is so funny, we laugh at each other all the time, I told him about how I scream, "Where's your vagina?!" and "Show me your breasts!" When ever I'm in that car and see a man walking on the street.

Glad it's working for you... I probably need to go. I usually feel like I've got so much going on in my head that there is no way to see through the muck. I try my art, but that just frustrates me because there's things in my head I can't get out using a pencil. Might try paint, but I'd probably get frustrated and end up breaking my canvas.

Yeah... I should probably go too.