Talking Therapies first appointment

[SB2015]

Well this appointment was a bit of a contrast to the group session that I had tried earlier (with no success for me and abandoned after one session). I am sure in part it Is because I am feeling so much better about everything. I even wondered whether I should cancel the appointment but decided to go ahead to draw on any strategies that they could offer to help me slow any decline that occurs in the future.

When I started to explain how I had felt before i found that the therapist needed no explanations about hypos, the 24/7 nature of Diabetes, ... I happened to have been allocated the therapist who also has T1!!! She said it was conincidence but for my part a very happy one. It just took away the need to explain so many things.

It was only an outline of the coming few sessions but I think that there will be some useful ideas for me to work on, especially now when I am not in such desperate need. Then I am more likely to be able to call on them if needed in the future, and so possibly feel that bit stronger and head off a decline.

Feeling very pleased that I did not cancel.

 

[Amigo]

Glad you kept the appointment and that you feel positive about things SB. Quite a result the therapist being type1 too (not for her though obviously!).

 

[AJLang]

I'm really glad that your appointment went well and that you've got someone who understands.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Good to hear it was positive for you 🙂

 

[trophywench]

How exceptionally useful for the future, SB. Any tips - for Lor's sake - please pass em on!

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Really pleased to hear this went so well. Great that you are getting the support to keep you in a good place.

 

[spiritfree]

Well done, for actually going. How good to get a type 1 therapist.

 

[Bloden]

How exceptionally useful for the future, SB. Any tips - for Lor's sake - please pass em on!

Here here. I only saw a therapist once, but found his lack of knowledge on diabetes rendered the session pretty useless - his parting shot was, "Listen to your endo, she knows best"! 😱

I hope it ties up any loose ends you may have, SB. You've come such a long way...I'm really pleased for you.😛

 

[New-journey]

Well this appointment was a bit of a contrast to the group session that I had tried earlier (with no success for me and abandoned after one session). I am sure in part it Is because I am feeling so much better about everything. I even wondered whether I should cancel the appointment but decided to go ahead to draw on any strategies that they could offer to help me slow any decline that occurs in the future.

When I started to explain how I had felt before i found that the therapist needed no explanations about hypos, the 24/7 nature of Diabetes, ... I happened to have been allocated the therapist who also has T1!!! She said it was conincidence but for my part a very happy one. It just took away the need to explain so many things.

It was only an outline of the coming few sessions but I think that there will be some useful ideas for me to work on, especially now when I am not in such desperate need. Then I am more likely to be able to call on them if needed in the future, and so possibly feel that bit stronger and head off a decline.

Feeling very pleased that I did not cancel.

I remember your group session and how that didn't work and so very happy to read this. What an amazing co incidence, so extraordinary and just the perfect person for you! I am sure the next few sessions will be useful in giving you more inner resources and I look forward to hearing more. Amazing you didn't cancel!

 

[SB2015]

I remember your group session and how that didn't work and so very happy to read this. What an amazing co incidence, so extraordinary and just the perfect person for you! I am sure the next few sessions will be useful in giving you more inner resources and I look forward to hearing more. Amazing you didn't cancel!

Having waited 8 months to get this appointment, whilst I was aware that there were probably others who were waiting and may not have been able to access other counselling services, I felt that it was worth giong ahead, as in the long run it could save the service money, by my focusing on prevention/ reduction of problems in the future. I will let you know of any useful strategies they suggest.

 

[New-journey]

Having waited 8 months to get this appointment, whilst I was aware that there were probably others who were waiting and may not have been able to access other counselling services, I felt that it was worth giong ahead, as in the long run it could save the service money, by my focusing on prevention/ reduction of problems in the future. I will let you know of any useful strategies they suggest.

Gosh 8 months is a long time to wait, that's useful strategic thinking and so good you went ahead,

 

[Copepod]

Good to hear you went to appointment and may it be the first of many? / several? helpful sessions.

 

[AJLang]

I'm really glad that your session went well. I got myself referred to a "well being" person because that is the first point of call at my surgery for depression - well that and giving out anti-depressants like smarties, but that's another story. Anyhow two out of the first three sessions she ended with telling me that at least it was good that I didn't want to kill myself..............I really didn't need that when I was also coping with Mum being in the final stages. Anyhow, to cut a long story short, today I've made an appointment with my GP to see if there is someone else that I can see who is hopefully more skilled at talking therapies.

 

[SB2015]

I'm really glad that your session went well. I got myself referred to a "well being" person because that is the first point of call at my surgery for depression - well that and giving out anti-depressants like smarties, but that's another story. Anyhow two out of the first three sessions she ended with telling me that at least it was good that I didn't want to kill myself..............I really didn't need that when I was also coping with Mum being in the final stages. Anyhow, to cut a long story short, today I've made an appointment with my GP to see if there is someone else that I can see who is hopefully more skilled at talking therapies.

Glad you are asking again. I guess different therapists suit different people. However I am not sure who your previous one would suit!!
I hope that you get better support this time.

 

[AJLang]

Thank you SB2015.