Therapy

Anyone heard of CDOI? Client directed xx xx.
Supposed to be very successful, and not as lengthy. Around since the 90's.
Check this first link if curious...note the comment about how many fewer sessions/revenue are needed. And huge grants from a couple states.

http://www.talkingcure.com/uploadedFiles/CDOI_Fact_Sheet.pdf
www.talkingcure.com
www.whatsrightwithyou.com
Heart and Soul of Change, by Miller, Duncan, Hubble

Know that people have their own experiences and what works for one might not necessarily work for another. I myself had good experiences with CBT and it has helped me a lot. But that doesn't mean it is right for everybody, we all have different levels of problems and dxs.

I hope that you find what works for you. Work with your doctor or counselor.

Hugs, Karen

T2U - I have tried therapy, three times, first, I am not sure what you would call it, it was for ED issue that lasted 14 yrs, I never gave up the ED for another eight yrs, and I did that myself without any help. Was in that therapy for a yr and a half, but never talked about the real issues there, more food orientated.

Second was three sessions at hosp to try and get a diagnoses, not successful, as I couldn't express myself with words, so they thought nothing was wrong.

Third was six sessions, after phoning and telling them, I cant talk about the big stuff, could they cope with that, they said they could. I made it very clear, that I will stop talking, if I am backed into a corner, and someone is getting too close, they assurred me they could cope with that - well guess what happened, they couldn't cope with that.

So, me, I have given up trying, and probably never will again, has too much work to get my barriers down, and then, pull right back when someone close. Dumb thing is though, if they can just hang in there at that stage, they will have a brake through, and what they hear will blow thier minds!

I applaude anyone that can do the therapy thing though, any kind, as long as it is helping them at the time

Hmmm, the ED not an issue at all, been 10yrs free from it, and all it took, was working with at risk teens, and simply deciding, I didn't want them ever to copy what I had been doing, so I had to stop for thier sake. (I was unable to stop for my sake, but for them I could). A few relapses the first two yrs, but never as low as I could go.

The rest, I sort of have tried to get over as much as I can, that which I can't, I allow it there, and try to live the best life I possibly can inspite of it.

I am pretty determined, and fight really hard, it's tough doing it on your own though, none of my work mates know anything, and very few friends. I don't recommend my way, it can be awfully lonely, and makes tough days that much harder.

Awty, Have you tried Art therapy? Or another alternative therapy (art, music, movement, dance, pet [dog, horse, etc])? I know that helped me. You maybe talk for 5 minutes in the first sessions & very slowly progress into talking more over weeks or months.

Sandy, I found client directed therapy to be useless but maybe it would help you. I figure: if I knew how to help myself what do I need to be paying a counselor for? I never really knew what to talk about. Sometimes we'd just end up sitting in silence for 10-20 minutes while I tried to figure out what I needed to address. What a mess! Maybe if you know exactly what you need to do & how to get out of your situation, but just can't face it on your own without professional help, I think that would be a good therapy. Good luck!