Things are getting better
I have been seeing my counselor once a week. Have any of you experienced an emotional drain after seeing a counselor? I know this is supposed to be good for me but after I have seen my counselor, that evening I feel so sad and drained. This last time I felt I couldn't return to work and wanted to withdraw - hide some place and comfort myself. But I forced myself to go back to work and that was a mistake. I was so drained that the next day I was exhausted. Someone stopped me in my condo parking lot while I was walking to the bus stop in the morning. This woman in a car stopped and asked me if I was alright. She said I looked so tired. She wanted to give me a ride to where ever I was going. When I told her where I worked, she backed down and said she wasn't going THAT far. My girl friend at work wanted me to come over Saturday, I had to beg off, I was too tired. This morning, I called into work and said that I wasn't coming in today. I wasn't asked a reason. Tomorrow I go to see the doctor who will put me on antidepressants. All these appts away from work is probably making my boss mad but it has to be done.
posted by Terri at 6:29 PM
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Being drained after a counseling session is to be expected. You sound VERY drained though. But, you have been through a lot of emotional stress lately. Our emotions really take much more energy than running marathons! Keep up what you re doing and eventually you will feel so free and happy. There's so much for you to look forward to! Believe me, it is awesome when you get to that point. No one has the same amount of time it takes to get to that point, but believe me, it will happen! Keep up the good work Terri! Remember we are here for you!
{{HUG}} You doing good. You're getting the help you need. And just watch: after starting the anti-depressants, the look of everything will change.
My best friend has seen a counselor once a week for more than a year. The first months, she was as drained as you. I felt I had to pick her up with a coffee spoon. It was extremely difficult for her to go to the appointments, but at the same time, she soon realized how helpful it was; how much she missed these appointments during the holidays for instance. It's only the beginning for you and there are so many deep pains and things to say; and things to sort out afterwards, and more questions arising than answers given. In the end, all this painful work will find its own ways and help you out. Hold on, Terri.
The medicine will also help you be less emotive without changing your true self, the one that's hidden deep under, and that you are working to let go.
Hold on, Terri.
Thinking of you.
I couldn't say anything better than what has already been said! You are on the right path, Terri. It is difficult, but soon you'll be feeling lighter. I, too, will be thinking of you and looking for more updates!
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