I went to one councelling session during college, (just before I had a breakdown and went AWOL). The councillor got hung up on the fact I lost my virginity at 13. Kept trying to convince me this was an issue
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You have every right to be traumatized by that. Don't ever let anyone convince you that you can't be upset by it, because that must have been horrible, and it's the kind of thing that doesn't just go away, especially when it leaves physical problems.
no matter what others say, you know yourself best. i hate it when therapists get caught up on one thing and don't seem to listen to what you're saying. but for me, at least, sometimes the thing they're caught up on is actually a big issue. it takes time to digest sometimes.
your accident at ten years old sounds VERY traumatic. not only was the rockfall itself literally very damaging to your body, it sounds like the recovery process was extremely hard, too. especially at ten years old, you want to be with your peers, doing the normal social things for someone that age. from being hospitalized to being in a wheelchair, to having a limp - all of those things must've made you feel very isolated and alone.
have you considered going back to counseling? for me it's been a rough go, but therapy is really helping. never forget that you know yourself best. you were the one to go through these things, not anyone else. *hug*
Thankyou for being so understanding, and the good advice. I think isolated is the right word. I went to a councelling drop-in service once this year, but I had no idea what to talk about or where to start so it wasnt very useful. I agree that I probably should find a good councellor, though. x k
Personally, I never had good experiences with college counselors, even after going through like everyone in the department at two different schools. I think the best way to find a good therapist is through word-of-mouth, even though that can take longer.
It's funny how the events in life that we have the least control over often become the most important.
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your accident at ten years old sounds VERY traumatic. not only was the rockfall itself literally very damaging to your body, it sounds like the recovery process was extremely hard, too. especially at ten years old, you want to be with your peers, doing the normal social things for someone that age. from being hospitalized to being in a wheelchair, to having a limp - all of those things must've made you feel very isolated and alone.
have you considered going back to counseling? for me it's been a rough go, but therapy is really helping. never forget that you know yourself best. you were the one to go through these things, not anyone else. *hug*
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It's funny how the events in life that we have the least control over often become the most important.
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& I'm not actually looking for a therapist, other people just keep referring me to them.
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