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Posted 11/2/2014 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I was seeing a therapist when I first started having these panic attacks. She asked me what was making me the most depressed and anxious and I told her it was my marriage. So we brought my husband into the therapy. She was on vacation last week and I see her again on Wednesday. The psychiatrist I saw said I should do therapy by myself and work on me first. Then bring him on board.
I only go to therapy once a week for 45 minutes. Does anyone here go more than that? Sometimes I feel like one session is not enough. I guess I'm impatient. I just want everything to be fixed now.
Posted 11/2/2014 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have done various therapies over the years and they have always been once a week and usually for an hour. I agree with your psychiatrist about focusing on your self before bringing your husband on board. Things can take a while to get better and in some cases like myself it is a continuing battle but therapy will teach you to deal with things better and there is light at the end of that tunnel so stick with it.

Hibee
Posted 11/2/2014 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
I go once a week too. There are many times I wish I could see him daily! That's not an uncommon feeling but we must have patience. Easier said than done I know, when we are anxious and want this crap healed yesterday!

I agree with your psychiatrist- you should do individual therapy first. I say that bc that is generally what is recommended. Marriage therapy should come later. If your husband would consider going to individual therapy for himself, that'd be even better! Start with you though.


Sending peace!
Lisa
Posted 11/2/2014 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
When I first started going back to therapy, I went twice a week. I did that until I was a little more comfortable with myself, which ended up being about 6 weeks. Then I went back to once a week. I agree, too, you should be going by yourself.
Posted 11/3/2014 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
C.W.

Once a week is generally considered the regular schedule for therapy. I believe mine ran about an hour...so it sounds like you are on track.

If you feel you would like to do more work...you can do so on your own with the self help in our Resources...including two great free on-line sites for therapy. :)

Let me know if you would like me to post the links directly for you.

Keep up the good work!

S.C
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