05-05-2018 03:27 PM
05-05-2018 03:27 PM
i wish you had a therapist that could help you work through these things luv. that is what they are there for and unfortunately, i dont think yours is helping you as much as you need. but i also understand it is hard starting all over again with a new therapist. could you gp refer you to someone new, where you can focus solely on the dog attack and work on that? and it is hard, as sometimes we find it hard to build a rapport with the therapist. luckily the one i see through carers wa is good, and easy on the eye which helps lol!!!
it sounds like your dog is pretty good though luv, and loyal to the family as she protected you. and it would have been instinct to stop your dog being attacked. i would have done it too! i think you judge yourself too much luv. can you spend some one on one time with your dog? have you tried that before? it may help alleviate your fear that s/he will hurt your sister as you may build up your confidence.
omg luv, on a side note. i am vacuuming the house ... i now remember why i dont vacuum ... my back is killing me! lol
05-05-2018 03:32 PM
05-05-2018 03:32 PM
@Bella1978the therapist i have now is focussing solely on that. literally i walk in and basically start all over again then leave wondering how the hell im suppose to cope with all of what i just talked about. this is the 5th psych. i only have 6 sessions left soon to be 5 itll be a waste of time now if i change.
ive spent time with my dog, i couldnt walk outside before, i taught her how to sit recently to try and curb that fear and i go ok on my own... until my sisters (both it doesnt matter which one) and then its all over.
i hate vaccuming, its almost the only thing i can do atm. hopefully your house doesnt have too much carpet or perhaps you need a lgihter vaccum? theres one at big w thats 30$ and its small an comfact, high handles and lightweight- might work for you and its powerful too.
05-05-2018 03:33 PM
05-05-2018 03:33 PM
@Sans911 ( you dont need to respond unless you want to , just acknowledging ive noticed your support, thank you)
05-05-2018 03:36 PM
05-05-2018 03:37 PM
05-05-2018 03:37 PM
05-05-2018 03:45 PM
05-05-2018 03:45 PM
ah ok, starting all over again each time you see her wouldnt be helping at all luv 😞
im glad you are gaining confidence with your dog. but thats gotta be hard when your sisters come out as you still have that fear.
i wish i knew what to say luv. i am thinking of you and i am here for you. i just feel useless sometimes as i wish i knew what to say to make it all better! i hope me being here comforting you and knowing that i am here for you is reassuring though xxxx
ps - whole house is carpet lol! but im done now!
05-05-2018 03:51 PM - edited 05-05-2018 04:10 PM
05-05-2018 03:51 PM - edited 05-05-2018 04:10 PM
@Sans911the therapist i have now is rather intimidating, its hard to say no and she is adamant that i need to do trauma work now otherwise im not going to get any better. i want to get through this but i dont know how. my psychiatrist contradicts herself and says i dont think you should do trauma work but your not working hard enough, my gp- she switches between yes and no- maybe shes stuck too, and the psychologist is saying i need to face it now. im confused by it all, theres no clarity because they are all saying different things- when shouldnt they all be working abit more in colaboration (esp the gp and psychiatrist and they deal with the meds) ..?
"And although this might sound harsh, the only way your sister could be affected is if you continuously expose her to it." im abit confused with this part, can you explain abit more please? i think i understand but im not sure.
i forgot about the bpd foundation as the website was overwhelming so put it aside at the time but i can ask them. i dont know what to say to them either. im afraid of what they might say in return.
05-05-2018 03:55 PM - edited 05-05-2018 04:09 PM
05-05-2018 03:55 PM - edited 05-05-2018 04:09 PM
@Bella1978you being here is helping alot more than you know! i dont need fancy words to be helped. thank you
im glad your house is done now. our house is all carpet too besides the dining room/kitchen.
05-05-2018 04:22 PM
05-05-2018 04:22 PM
im glad my presence is helpful luv! lol
im knackered, my back is aching! but all done. how you holding up luv?
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05-05-2018 04:50 PM
05-05-2018 04:50 PM
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