jena76 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I did a search before putting this thread on but couldn't find anything. I have been back to my doctors today and they told me i need councilling sessions. What happens at these and do they work or are they just a waste of time? No clever answers please i'm not in the mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnime Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 hi mate yes iv tried it they talk to you about your past n now it was good it help me deal with summat that happened to me in past.Im thinkin of avin it again if you ever want to talk pm me:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena76 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 hi mate yes iv tried it they talk to you about your past n now it was good it help me deal with summat that happened to me in past.Im thinkin of avin it again if you ever want to talk pm me:thumbsup: Thanks minnime i'm gonna give it a go just wondered if it would do any good. The tablets they gave me are giving me a headache and making me feel sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I had counselling to help me deal with my health problems- I think it's a much more sensible way forwards than taking pills because it helps you to learn coping skills that help you through the rest of your life. That said, it will only help you if you 'click' with the counsellor, and if you approach the counselling with an open mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena76 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 I will go in with an open mind. I just find it embarrassing going in and talking to someone you don't know like they with think i'm a crackpot or something:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 its even worse when they ask "have you got any problems" and then the list job,home,sex,money tell me one person who can't answer yes to all of them. hopefully you'll get a better counsellor than she who used to be obeyed got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I can guarantee that they won't think you're a crackpot- they're highly trained enough to not show it even if they think you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuteWitness Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hiya if you go through your GP the NHS only offer 6 counselling sections and you will have to wait for these (average 16 weeks) Most Counsellers use the Carl Rogers theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena76 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Yeah they told me i would have to wait a month or two. Gonna look some stuff up on the net i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHoosier Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 "Talk therapy" -- or counseling -- is especially effective when used in combination with medication. Please give it a try! Although it may seem strange at first to tell a stranger about your personal feelings, you'll soon realize the benefit of having a non-judgmental, unbiased person to listen to you and give advice. Parents, siblings and friends have "emotional baggage" that may prevent them from giving you objective suggestions. You don't have to worry about hurting your therapist's feelings! A counselor also is trained to provide you with "tools" you can use to help yourself deal with future problems. I worked with a counselor who specializes in biofeedback, which was particularly helpful in controlling my OCD and panic disorder. She helped me learn to control my breathing, heart rate and body temperature -- things I still use when facing stressful situations. It was similar to practicing meditation or yoga. Finally, attitude is everything. Instead of thinking of counseling as something negative, consider it an opportunity to find out more about yourself and explore who you are. Think of your counselor as a "life coach" rather than a therapist. And think of your sessions together as a spa visit for the mind and soul -- the ultimate way of pampering yourself! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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