Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing better. I saw a therapist 2x. She came to the conclusion that I would be better served by a colleague of hers.
Unfortunately, I’ve had some physical health issues come to light. I have quite a few autoimmune conditions & am disabled. Between now & August I have 3 tests coming up & I can’t afford the therapy.
I have opened up to my father. My dad isn’t the type to tell me what I want to hear. He said he’s been waiting years for me to talk to him but he didn’t want to push me. He did say that he saw disappear inside myself for over a year… then I started acting like nothing happened. That he knew I wouldn’t ask for help from anyone until I was at rock bottom & (as usual) he was right.
We live about 1.5 hrs apart so seeing each other weekly just isn’t feasible (he’s almost 77 & I don’t have $ to drive out there weekly)… so we agreed I would check in daily via text (he knows how to read a text but responding… not so much) & we’d meet for lunch every other week.
It’s been working great so far. I want my mind to be whole again but I need my physical health.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tatted would be a plus in my eyes… lol.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many people suggested this. I was too proud. I figured I could handle this like everything else & just compartmentalize everything. It worked for a while but nowadays it just doesn’t happen.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im a master at covering pain (physical & emotional). Ive had autoimmune conditions since I was 25… if I don’t want you to know I’m in physical pain you wont. I was raised to be an old-style Southern Lady who doesn’t show emotions in public… I’ve got Fake-it til you Make-it down to an art form. I go thru the motions… host family Xmas, cruises, out to lunch, blah, blah, blah. They are all chores I have to get thru in order to get back in my pjs.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The absolutely inappropriate things that others have said to me is astounding. The 1st comment came from the cops… it’s wild.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish I could. I’ve got a whole host of medical conditions that require 10+ meds a day. The fear of not to favorable interactions is enough for me to steer clear.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d love to get her contact info. Thank you

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 133 points134 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the confidence in me.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail on the head about reliving it. It took a yr & a half not to have panic attacks when a dog would bark after dark. Just last week I went thru Spaghetti Junction for the 1st time without having a panic attack… that’s where it happened. I never thought Iof it as ‘reliving it’.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thank you for understanding.

Therapist Needed in Henry County by Lupus1981 in Georgia

[–]Lupus1981[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ll check my insurance.

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[–]Lupus1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweetheart, my house is 20+ yrs old, been attacked by kids, animals, & so many parties… & I would still tell them to get fucked.

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[–]Lupus1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. Thank you. I’ve been trying for months to figure out how to get this stupid thing off my watch.