https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depressed/m-p/625639#M57774 <P><SPAN>I am writing this because I find it difficult to explain everything I have experienced verbally. There have been so many events over the years that I feel I have carried a lot of pain without having enough opportunity to properly process it. I want my counsellor to understand the history behind how I am feeling now, including my IVF journey, pregnancy losses, the loss of my son, my medical complications, my recent premature birth and NICU experience, and the difficulties I have experienced in my marriage.</SPAN></P> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:40:05 GMT Guest_44518917 2026-09-19T08:40:05Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depressed/m-p/625639#M57774 <P><SPAN>I am writing this because I find it difficult to explain everything I have experienced verbally. There have been so many events over the years that I feel I have carried a lot of pain without having enough opportunity to properly process it. I want my counsellor to understand the history behind how I am feeling now, including my IVF journey, pregnancy losses, the loss of my son, my medical complications, my recent premature birth and NICU experience, and the difficulties I have experienced in my marriage.</SPAN></P> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:40:05 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depressed/m-p/625639#M57774 Guest_44518917 2026-09-19T08:40:05Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depressed/m-p/625640#M57775 <P>So sorry you are going through that, i know the difficulty of carrying alot of pain but talking to an independant person outside of the situation does help even if briefly.<BR /><BR />If you aren't cmfortable with your counsellor or don't think they are taking it seriously, find another one.<BR />I've encountered a few that are just writing notes but not really listening then palm you off to another service, on the flipside the first 2 therapists i spoke to 1 was just a volunteer in the hospital they were awesome i felt completely heard and they got it.<BR /><BR />If you don't know what to bring up, which i get especially if you have alot of things. just start with an overview for them then cover a few things a session or write down notes so you don't get lost in your own thoughts.</P> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:35:00 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depressed/m-p/625640#M57775 Gameoveraus 2026-09-19T09:35:00Z