ANXIETY AND HEALING A TIRED MIND

[blondguy]

Hi Everybody

I wasted 13 years of my life without taking full advantage of therapy. Whether I was stubborn or hiding behind the walls I had up whilst seeing a therapist was costly to my mental health and laid the foundations for depression in later life.

One therapist actually poked around and penetrated my 'force field' and had me crying like a baby. I was embarrassed and felt awful by crying in front of a guy that I hardly knew. Little did I know that he not only got me back to work later but dumped a huge amount of anxiety as well.

This guy also was firm that I saw him weekly for six months....I really let go and cried for the first few visits then he worked on CBT

Having a really good cry (mega vent) is a wonderful cleanser. At the time you will feel awful/uncomfortable however after 24 hours you will have so much more peace of mind than you would believe. Your concentration, sleep and general mental health will improve as well

Its difficult and uncomfortable to cry like this for many of us, but the temporary feelings of feeling vulnerable fade into insignificance against the benefits that can be achieved

Whether you have or haven't had a mega cry with a therapist your thoughts would be appreciated.

If you are stuck in the quicksand of anxiety or the darkness of depression I do hope this may be of even a small help to someone

New Posters are also strongly Encouraged to provide their thoughts 🙂

my kindest

Paul

[blondguy]

Hi Tony, That bucket Metaphor of yours is a simple yet non complicated way of looking at the big picture..

Thankyou TonyWK. Your life experience and knowledge is highly valued and a bonus to many

[happyannie]

Hi Paul

I cry alot its a release for me. I remember the first time I went to therapy I felt bad for crying although they had tissues which were obviously to use. My Psychologist is younger than me but this still doesnt stop me from crying, I see her every 2 weeks. My Psychiatrist is male and I cry with him I also see him fortnightly.

My husband took me to a paddock in the country and I cried like never before, I also let out a few good screams while I was there. Afterwards I felt exhausted but I also felt relief, like a weight had been lifted off me

There should never be any shame in crying. Crying can be amazing,Im a natural born crier...

Thanx

Annie

[blondguy]

Hey Annie

Thankyou for your response and what a wonderful response you have posted!

I originally wrote this post to show the huge healing power in crying in front of our therapist

I hope you dont mind me quoting an excerpt of your great post as it will help many people with anxiety

Happyannie Said: "My Psychologist is younger than me but this still doesnt stop me from
crying, I see her every 2 weeks. My Psychiatrist is male and I cry with
him I also see him fortnightly"

You are strong Annie and thankyou for sharing your experience and success on crying to our doctors/therapists!

You are a breath of fresh air on the forums Annie

my kindest

Paul