It's been a while!
So its been a little while since I posted i tend to go through phases of addressing my MS and other times completely denying mentally to myself that I have it. So when I am denying it I don't tend to come on here. Nothing personal to anyone or the community just what I do.
Any who the reason for my post today is I have due my 1st mental health therapy session today and I am terrified. I have been told for 2 years since diagnosis that I have never dealt with my diagnosis amd due to a lot of factors i probably haven't but I am also of the opinion that how can you deal with it when you have no idea what each day is going to hold. I have things from my past like everyone does that i have buried deep for a long time again like everyone has. Overall feeling today is overwhelmingly terrified sorry for rant not sure where else to put it.
Hello, I just want to reply from a mental health professional (with rrms) point of view. First of all, a first session usually revolves around the ins and outs of how the sessions will take place. A professional will try to find out where you're at, what you need and what you expect. They will also explain how the sessions will go. So that's the practical side. Secondly, I hear you on the how to prepare for or deal with something unpredictable story. I think all of us with MS recognise this idea and possibly fear it. The sessions probably may not specifically (want to) "solve" this. They may.. it depends on the type of therapy your provider practices. Maybe you'll learn some reframing or stress management techniques, maybe it'll be a safe place to vent. All of these options can be helpful and may be tailored to your specific needs. Even if you only tell the therapist what you wrote here, that is helpful to both of you. You are expressing your state, how you cope and what you don't find helpful. A professional can help figure out where you'd like to go (if anywhere) from there. But think of it as a place to vent as well. That lowers the bar and anything else helpful can be a bonus. I wish you relaxation, an open mind and self compassion today. If you like, let me know how it went. All the best 🍀
Having MS is very rant worthy. It took a little while to get my head straight about what this horribly unpredictable illness meant for me and how I was going to move forward. I treat my MS like a game of whackamole, dealing with each symptom as it becomes a problem. Each day is an adventure and old symptoms I have the tools for which make dealing with new, or worsening ones, a little less stressful. This somewhat works for me, hopefully you will find what works for you, therapy sounds like a positive step. Good luck! I hope things go well today.