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    #1

    One on one therapy?

    Hi everyone. Its been a while since I last posted. I wish I could say everything has been going well, but I seem to be slipping back into my old patterns of drinking and denial.

    Im lucky enough to have some great insurance through my job, and I have been thinking of trying one on one therapy. Maybe going to a alcoholism specialist. The thought of being able to talk one on one to a specialist in this area sure sounds comforting.

    Would anyone like to share their experiences with their therapy?
    I LOVE MY SEROTONIN AND BOOZE SCREWS IT UP!!!!!
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    #2
    One on one therapy?

    Hi,

    I tried it last year when I was severely depressed over the death of my mom, my job, and my drinking was out of control. I enjoyed the first couple of sessions because it was very cathartic, but after about the 3rd or 4th one I got sick of rehashing the same stuff and talking about me all of the time, if that makes any sense. I guess I realized I know what I need to do to change my life, it is simply a matter of doing it instead of talking about it. I went for a total of 8-10 sessions and I was not honest about my drinking until the end and while she was very supportive of moderation, etc., she did not realize the extent to which drinking had impacted all areas of my life and I did not have the energy to try and explain to her from the ground up everything in my life.

    Some people love therapy and thrive on that one on one connection. You might really love it. It just was not for me. I have always been a very common sense person so there is little she could have said that would have been a revelation to me; I think I really needed a friend at the time because I was feeling very lonely, but it felt too one sided for me.

    My insurance covered it as well which I why I went for it. You should at least give it a shot. You never know until you try. Best of luck!!
    I'm really easy to get along with once people learn to worship me

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      #3
      One on one therapy?

      I think therapy with someone who understands addictions would be a great idea. The secret is to be completely honest with your therapist. I am in traditional psychotherapy for a number of years now for a variety of reasons, but it is only in the last year and a half that I have been completely honest about the amount I was drinking. It has made a lot of difference in my treatment, and my psychiatrist is completely on board, too.

      Like lushy says, it may not be for everyone, but I definitely think it's worth giving a good chance.

      Good luck, and all the best,:l
      Kathy
      AF as of August 5th, 2012

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        #4
        One on one therapy?

        Hi Overit,

        I have been seeing a psychologist (dealing with alcohol related problems) for a few months now and I am finding it very helpful. If you are able to go to see a specialist using your health insurance, I would jump at the chance. It is very comforting and can be quite challenging at times too. If you do decide to have some one on one therapy, I hope it works for you.

        Amelia
        Amelia

        Sober since 30/06/10

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          #5
          One on one therapy?

          Thanks for your input guys, I really appreciate it!
          I LOVE MY SEROTONIN AND BOOZE SCREWS IT UP!!!!!

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            #6
            One on one therapy?

            First off, Lushy's comments could have been written word-for-word by me. I have had exactly the same experience.

            But that said, we did both found it cathartic (spelling?) at first, so even that is a positive and makes it worthwhile, at least for some sessions.

            Also, important point: many people say that it can take a long time to find the "right" person (therapist, psycholigist, psichiatrist, whoever)-- so maybe if you can "shop around" that would be good.

            As always, I believe you should try everything possible to help you.
            Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life... And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.

            Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Adress, 2005

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              #7
              One on one therapy?

              Hi Overit,

              A suggestion ... be sure to pick a therapist who is the same sex as you if hetero or opposite sex, if homosexual.

              Transferance is a common experience (projecting 'feelings' onto your therapist). I had a therapist who took advantage of this ... he was a recovering alcoholic himself. I do still believe finding a strong healthy person to talk to can do a world of good.

              xox Trish

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                #8
                One on one therapy?

                I work in a unit where therapy is used for lots of addiction problem, and as long as you
                can establish a good rapport with your therapist I think it's an excellent idea. I agree
                with n2 a strong person is essential. I had a few sessions with a therapist, in complete
                confidence at work, and found it very helpful. Problem drinkers often have deep seated
                reasons for drinking, and my therapist helped me to come to terms with this. I truly
                felt a burden had been taken fron me.
                Best of luck. Paula.
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                  #9
                  One on one therapy?

                  I have mixed emotions over it but my feelings probably go towards lushy. I to got tired of why, what were you thinking, write down on one to 10 ( I barely have time to go to the bathroom at work let alone write down my angry feelings and thinking about drinking). My insurance only paid for 20 sessions and when I was at 10-12 sessions she felt I should find a place to dry up and quit and then come back and deal with the emotional issues. She suggested that I go to some research place where they would pay me and I would have intensive therapy, go twice a week, an hour from my house - in a sense I felt like she abandon me - ah other issues. Like someone else said shop around but it was good cause for me it was like the first step in admitting that I had a problem. After her I decided to give MYO and my GP a try - I'm not where I want to be but compared to where I was a year ago, I'm finding my way.

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