After 9 years on antidepressants and sleeping tablets, I'm starting counselling this week. I don't want to be on medication my whole life, so I know I need to address the underlying issues.
I'm glad I've taken the step, I'm very much an introvert and not much of a talker.
For those of you who have had counselling, did it make you feel worse before better? Did it help at all?
I'm working full time and have 3 kids, I'm concerned that if I feel worse initially, I may need to take time off work, which I don't want to do. I'm only just managing my very stressful job as it is. Half of me wants to put the counselling off, but realistically, I'm not going to get better without it.
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Starting counselling this week.
Redtulip2 · 18/03/2024 17:20
Redtulip2 · 18/03/2024 18:07
Hi. Thanks for responding. Is talking therapy.
singingthypraises · 29/03/2024 00:25
Hey @Redtulip2 Keep going. You are over the hardest part- you've started and you've attended. It is worth it I promise. You are worth the effort, keep going and see how far you go
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