STARKISS Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hi All, Today is so emotional for me, it was one year ago I decided to find help with everything I am going through... I can not believe it has been a year but for me it is going to take more time but I will continue till I feel more alive again.. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunstreet Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 BRAVO SHELLEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Shelley, your therapy is one of the most precious gifts you can give to yourself. This can change your life ~ for the better! You are the only one who can give this present to yourself, and hooray for you for knowing that you DESERVE it and you are WORTH it. ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARKISS Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Marty, Thank you for your kindness and all your encouragement... I agree if it was not for starting therapy I would have probably been dead by now and with my therapist I have a chance to get better... Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARKISS Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hi All, As most of you know I have been in therapy for over a year now, I missed my session this week and so my therapist emailed me and asked me if I was serious about getting better.. I know that I have missed a few sessions and i know that therapy is important if I want to be well again.. I just find myself unfocused and just not wanting to go all the time... I need help to make myself realize that it is important and that i need to attend every week no matter what.. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Shelley, dear ~ Please go back and re-read all the posts in this thread. As I said to you on January 16, you are the only one who can give this gift to yourself. I wonder what will happen if you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARKISS Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hi Marty, Thanks , I have just got off the phone with my therapist and she said the same thing... It is only me that can keep me going to therapy.. I have decided to make up a reward system... I will keep count of how many weeks I go and when I get to a certain number of sessions I will be able to do something really kind for myself such as buying a new top or going to the movies or seeing my dog for the weekend... What do you think is this childish or should I do it... Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 If it's childish, Shelley, then every woman I know is childish. Have you never heard of retail therapy?! ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARKISS Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi Marty No I have not heard of that.. What is it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niamh Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 ABSOLUTELY NOT childish at all Shelley,it's good to treat yourself and do those things that make you feel a little better,it's nice to buy something for yourself,or go see a good movie etc, sometimes shopping is just what's needed to put a smile on your face so GO FOR IT I say :-) ((()))) Niamh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 "Retail therapy" is just a fancy name (excuse) for our favorite thing to do, Shelley: GO SHOPPING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunstreet Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Dear Shelley, I hear and understand your reluctance to continue with therapy. I do want to reiterate to you that it is "your choice". I do hope you choose to continue with therapy so you can know the joys of recovery. Remember, I told you about the "aftermath" well, this reluctance is part of that Shelley. I don't believe it childish at all to buy things for yourself, or do things that bring you comfort. In fact, I believe it so neccessary and you so DESERVE IT! I know I am so grateful that I gave myself the gift of "therapy" and I pray and hope you give yourself that gift too to move beyond surviving to "thriving" in life. Blessings and Courage, Carol Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARKISS Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi Carol Ann, Thanks for taking the time to post and I really appreciate everything you have done for me... I need to stop thinking of just me all the time, I am always being told I am really self centred and I do not care about other people's feelings... So I have decided when out in public I will keep to myself and not talk about me unless I know who the person is and I know it is all right to do so... Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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