Session #3

February 4, 2016

Please don't take this the wrong way, but there is something comforting and familiar when you are not the only one in the room who forgets things easily. Those who understand TBI's or PTSD can relate and it's not a great thing because you wish ill on someone else, it is a great thing because......you are not alone.  It levels my playing field and allows me to put some walls down because I know with certainty that someone else can understand the frustration of forgetting things no matter how small, and it eases some of the anxiety that comes with the fear of forgetting things. Fear of being ridiculed or laughed at, or even worse fear of being treated like you are an idiot because you couldn''t remember the smallest, simplest thing that nobody else would forget, just you so that must mean you are damaged or stupid.

For anyone going through especially life changing circumstances and are thinking about what types of therapy might work for you, do your homework on finding the right person to help you with whatever it is you need. Make sure that things work between yourself  and your potential therapist and be choosy when making your decision because it matters alot. It takes so much to get on board with a new therapist, each time you change your mind about seeing anyone else you put yourself in a position to have to relive fears or your past. Listen to your instincts if you feel something about a therapist becuase it is our first defense available to screen for things that might hurt us so if we ignore these signs, chnances are you won't get a therapist who was meant for you and may spend a lot of time sand effort bouncing around until you do find the right one.

I feel very fortunate that I found Jack Stell when I did. I believe that all things in life happen for a reason or for the greater good and I can already see the silver lining in this part of my journey. My session today with Jack was great, I felt rested, at peace, confident, hopeful and the atmosphere in his office sets a spectacular tone for what is to come so I think that helps alot too.