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Magnate
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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I have seen this T once before, but it was a while ago. I want to talk to her about staying well; functioning if I become unwell, due to bipolar; succeeding in my education; and treating my social anxiety so I get out more and meet more people.
It’s not the first time I restarted therapy, but I am anxious about it. The therapist is very nice, but I am worried I will struggle with the skills she teaches me. I am interested CBT, DBT and mindfulness therapy, but will accept anything that works. My last therapist was very into behavioural activation. I think I was too unwell to learn and apply other skills. My appointment is on the 29th. I hope this time will be different and I can learn a better way to live my life. __________________ It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Good luck! It sounds like you know what you want, which is super helpful Keep us updated.
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It sounds like you are on the right path!
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Good luck with your appointment. I hope you get what you are looking for from this T. HUGS kit
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Good luck with your appointment. I hope you get what you want from the t. Hugs
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It’s one week today. Sometimes when I’m well, I don’t think I need it, but this might be the best time to learn the skills.
__________________ It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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I think that is wise that when you are well it is the best time to learn skills. When my Regular T talks to me about suicide prevention, she does it when I'm not in crisis. And I'll say, "I'm not suicidal right now." And she says, "I know--that's why we are talking about it." I hope your appointment goes well. HUGS Kit
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