Posted by Dinah on May 14, 2003, at 18:48:49
In reply to Re: Why? » Dinah, posted by WorryGirl on May 14, 2003, at 18:35:02
> I know this is true. But my reality is based upon how other respond to me (or don't) or how I perceive it, whether it is accurate or not
I need to change my perception of reality. Will drugs do this?No, drugs won't. But therapy can. Are you currently in therapy? (Forgive me if I've asked this before, I'm feeling better this evening, but I've definitely been in the stupid thick headed mode lately.) Therapy is designed to help with the relationship type things you're talking about. Distorted perceptions are the very stuff of CBT, and while I can't tolerate CBT straight up, it's not bad when mixed with some interpersonal therapy. Life is hard when you look to others to how to see yourself. Not that I've managed to get past that, mind you. But I'm working on it.
As I have said, therapy has played a very important role in my life on this board. Countless scheduled and emergency sessions have been spent with a sheaf of posts in my hand, tears coursing down my cheeks. :( If you look back at the archives (and please don't - it's just too darn humiliating) you'll see that I've had more than my share of rocky times here. And since this is my main social interaction, it's only natural that all my issues have gotten played out here from time to time. It's not all better, and I still have my moments. But therapy has helped me, and continues to help me, immensely.
poster:Dinah
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