Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 (edited) I'm going to be getting back into counseling, and just wondered how many others have ever been in counseling/therapy. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TELL ME WHAT YOU WENT TO COUNSELING FOR! I don't want to get too personal. I'm just wondering how it went for you, and if it helped you. Edited August 6, 2004 by Lil Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I have said many times that it is only through the intercession of St. Dymphna that I am posting here on this board. Counselors can really help, but 1. you have to recognize the need and 2. be willing to let God be your guide. Not all counselors are the same though, so you must test the spirits. Counseling has helped me IMMENSELY, but I was an easy nut to crack. (No pun intended.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 i've been in counseling before, but had to stop because of money concerns. but now, it's important for me to get back into it. the previous counselor i had did not really help me, nor was she coming from a Christian standpoint, so that was discouraging. but the counselor i'm considering is Catholic and she goes to my church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 As a matter of fact, I just talked to my counselor yesterday. I first went into counseling when I was treated for clinical depression almost 10 years ago. I did that for almost a year. I returned to counseling in 2002 because of other issues causing anxiety and came back this year after my mom died for grief counseling. I've preferred Catholic women as I was most able to open up to them (though we don't really discuss religion to a great extent, generally if I had spiritual issues I would talk to a priest...) I highly recommend it. And if you need anyone, my door is always open. *Big hugs for Lil' Red* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 (edited) stoopid double post! Edited August 6, 2004 by Lil Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' date='Aug 6 2004, 11:56 AM'] As a matter of fact, I just talked to my counselor yesterday. I first went into counseling when I was treated for clinical depression almost 10 years ago. I did that for almost a year. I returned to counseling in 2002 because of other issues causing anxiety and came back this year after my mom died for grief counseling. I've preferred Catholic women as I was most able to open up to them (though we don't really discuss religion to a great extent, generally if I had spiritual issues I would talk to a priest...) I highly recommend it. And if you need anyone, my door is always open. *Big hugs for Lil' Red* [/quote] the thing i've found, is that if you are unhappy with how your counselor/counseling is going, is to try someone else! so many people give up, thinking that nobody will be able to help them, but it is vitally important to keep trying! thanks Ash! (((hugs right back atcha))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 [quote name='Lil Red' date='Aug 6 2004, 12:55 PM'] but the counselor i'm considering is Catholic and she goes to my church. [/quote] Oh yeah, that's a big plus. My first counselor was the same but she left town some time after I recovered and didn't need counseling at the time. The one I talk to now (about once or twice a month) is Catholic but 30 minutes away at a different parish. You have every right to pick someone that works for YOU -- there are good Christian ones that respect your faith, but if they're also Catholic it's a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 i also prefer talking with women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 [quote name='Lil Red' date='Aug 6 2004, 01:01 PM'] the thing i've found, is that if you are unhappy with how your counselor/counseling is going, is to try someone else! so many people give up, thinking that nobody will be able to help them, but it is vitally important to keep trying! thanks Ash! (((hugs right back atcha))))) [/quote] Yeah, I did visit one guy once, and it only took one session to know I wouldn't be staying with him. God bless the poor guy, he was apparently a good Christian man, but he gave me the creeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 i think it's hard for women to go to male counselors sometimes, especially for the reason you stated: you get creeped out! it happens. i don't know about guys though, if they feel more comfortable with women or men counselors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I had to learn how to forgive....I learned that through the counseling that I went to... Plus I talk to a counselor on a regular basis....of course, she's a friend of mine....and it's about life...and friend chit-chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 my best friend is kinda my counselor, she's so good at cutting through the carp to the issue at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFrozen Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Mine's not too personal. I just started counseling for my grief and anxiety. I'm seeing a good Catholic counselor. She's very caring and helpful. It is helping so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 i'm glad that it's helping you, mrs frozen. i'm still prayin' for you! (((hugs))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanvean Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I was in counselling for a couple years, several years ago. To some extent, it helped me immensely, but there came a point where I needed to face things on my own(or at least, I thought it was on my own, at the time!). Nevertheless, I have my doubts that I would still be alive today if I wasn't in counselling when I was younger. FYI: I think I may be one of the only women in the world more comfortable with male counselors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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