Finding therapy is derailed by my crying

[LorenzoCalzone]

I've had 3 therapy sessions so far. I've ended up crying in each one. I'm annoyed at myself because crying derails the conversation, plus I feel ridiculous. The tears have been caused by talking about childhood and remembering sad (but not horrific) challenges I had. I struggled to recall safe or happy memories, which upset me. I'm 50, there must be some happy memories but everything seems tinged with sadness. Finding the whole process frustrating and that it's going to cost a fortune to help me.

How have you found therapy, can you relate to this?

I think tears and a release of these feelings are part of the process.

Crying is really important you're finally releasing and grieving and healing. The more you let go and cry, the faster you'll recover, and the fewer expensive therapy sessions you'll need. Sorry you are coping with so much pain, it sounds so tough.

I've timed my sessions terribly as they end a short time before the school run so I rush out with puffy eyes under sunglasses. I'm looking forward to a stage where we get past it because the healing bit seems far away right now!

Change your therapy time, you know your concerned about collecting kids after crying, so allow yourself the real release you need. Well done for confronting your issues

Maybe move the timing. It is completely normal
to cry