Anyone in therapy? (Trigger warning, mental health)
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You're not alone, have been having similar feelings this week, not about suicide thankfully but trapped in very negative thought cycles and very low mood. Not there yet but close to needing to reach out for support. Sounds like you need to get some support. Can you explore through the helpline? Or speak to your GP? It's a such a difficult journey and we all have limits to coping alone. Sending love and support x
Thank you, GP could be an idea but already on meds. To be honest, the thoughts of suicide are a fantasy as not an option to leave my loved ones, but then you feel more trapped, you know? God it's so hard isn't it. Thanks for replying, I really hope you're ok. It just hits you sometimes, that your life is so very very different and always will be. I'm thinking counselling/therapy is needed but also scared to open the box that I'm trying hard to keep closed! Sending positive thoughts x
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Hi OneStepAtATime,
I couldn’t see your original post, but I wanted to answer your question about whether anyone is in therapy.
Before my son's arrest, I took my mental wellbeing completely for granted. On the day of his arrest everything changed, my anxiety was overwhelming, and my mental wellbeing gradually deteriorated from there.
Throughout the last 4 and a half years I’ve accessed therapy several times. I’ve been through NHS Talking Therapies twice, and I’m fortunate that my local area has a brilliant mental health wellbeing organisation that accepts self referrals. I spent months working through their workshops and courses, and I’m now a lifelong member, which means I can attend sessions whenever I feel I need extra support.
I’ve also had input from the mental health team at my GP practice, I remain on a maintenance dose of medication and am able to reach out to the mental health nurse if and when needed. This week I’m starting a 10 week psychotherapy trauma programme to help me work through the trauma I experienced.
For me, mental wellbeing is something I’ll never take for granted again. It’s become something I actively protect and invest in, rather than something I assume will just take care of itself.
I couldn’t see your original post, but I wanted to answer your question about whether anyone is in therapy.
Before my son's arrest, I took my mental wellbeing completely for granted. On the day of his arrest everything changed, my anxiety was overwhelming, and my mental wellbeing gradually deteriorated from there.
Throughout the last 4 and a half years I’ve accessed therapy several times. I’ve been through NHS Talking Therapies twice, and I’m fortunate that my local area has a brilliant mental health wellbeing organisation that accepts self referrals. I spent months working through their workshops and courses, and I’m now a lifelong member, which means I can attend sessions whenever I feel I need extra support.
I’ve also had input from the mental health team at my GP practice, I remain on a maintenance dose of medication and am able to reach out to the mental health nurse if and when needed. This week I’m starting a 10 week psychotherapy trauma programme to help me work through the trauma I experienced.
For me, mental wellbeing is something I’ll never take for granted again. It’s become something I actively protect and invest in, rather than something I assume will just take care of itself.
Thanks so much for your reply. Sorry for my delete, I was having a very tough day. I'm so glad you have received the mental health input you have, and have found it helpful. You're right in how important it is, it's something I will strongly consider. Thanks again :)
I got therapy several years after the knock. Really wish I had done it sooner. I was very sceptical but I really do think it helped.
