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#1
General Discussion / Therapy advice please
June 13, 2018, 08:49:52 PM
Hi, well I'm still panicking or whatever you call it with K.

I told him succinctly what happened to me and he's suggested I see a therapist...

The problem is, I don't want to go back to talking therapy just for the sake of it - talking (as in Rogerian counselling) doesn't seem to touch me; I need someone or a modality that isn't afraid of making me face my stuff... in a therapeutic manner of course!

The panic is driving me nuts - I've had years of counselling with different therapists and have talking about everything I can (but leave my emotions at the door) and I'm still panicking with a lovely guy with a heart of gold.

If anyone can give me any hints with this, I would really appreciate it.  I haven't been diagnosed with C-PTSD though don't know whether to look for someone who is alright with working with this sort of stuff.

Thanks a lot
#2
Hi,

Over the last 25 years I have struggled intermittently with, what I have called up to now, panic.  However, since perusing the information on this forum, I am wondering if what I am experiencing is not panic at all, but an emotional flashback. 

The thing is, my 'panic' only occurs with certain males.  The feeling is a mix of fear and anger, though I am able to physically breathe and am fully aware of who the other person is and where I am (I do not feel as though I have been transported back to being a child in the past).

Although I've worked with 'K' (male number 6) for about three years, over the last month or so, I've been floored by this feeling whenever he appears.   I have recently informed him of what is going on for me, and he has said he will help if he can, though I am at a loss as to how to deal with it.  I have tried sitting with the panic in the past though it doesn't subside, nor am I physically able to completely avoid K.

All the males this has happened with have been the kindest, most respectful, lovely people you could ever wish to meet and are definitely not the sort I should be frightened of.  I have had therapy in the past (including with a male therapist) though I do have the option to request more if I feel I need it.

If anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate their input. 

Thanks a lot

Mayflower
#3
Please Introduce Yourself Here / New Here
March 10, 2018, 01:43:53 PM
Hi,
My name is Mayflower and I am new here.
It's nice to meet you all  :)