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Really looking forward to these Kate and to start working on new 2025 Rosine - on my route to full bloom 💐😘
And what I’d love to see in those sessions is content that would help me make decisions without feeling guilty that I’m always letting other people down. As a pleaser it takes me ages to make a decision because I’m worried other people will disagree, judge me for it or will feel sad…
In 1982 I was given a bipolar diagnosis. I was on lithium for a considerable number of years and was weaned off this when I developed 3rd stage kidney disease. In between bouts of depression and hospitalisation, I have always maintained positive mental health. My last episode was in 2006. I have since then questioned the diagnosis, and, because of the recent work with the psychotherapist, feel very strongly that my depressive episodes are a result of repressed anger. With glorious hindsight, there is considerable evidence to support this.
My husband is not convinced. However, I strongly believe that he needs to hear my views on our occasional toxic relationship which I denied for decades. He would absolutely deny that our relationship was toxic or that his sometimes negative behaviour over years was out of order. I have broached the subject, but, as I said, he’s not convinced. I suppose at best I hope he will be able to acknowledge that he had a part to play in my depression. I’m not out to blame or accuse him of wrongdoing (which he wouldn’t accept anyway) and I believe that my response to nasty incidences was to become depressed (flight rather than fight, I wonder?)
Trying to talk to him has alerted him as to what I believe, but I won’t pursue this with him. I do, however, want to put my case on the table when I next have a revue with a psychiatrist with my husband in attendance. What the outcome of this will be, I do not know, but it is something I need to do. The sooner the better!
Have you any thoughts on what I have written here?
Hi Sandie, thank you for your comment. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I can’t comment without any proper assessment, thought you could consider couples therapy to explore the dynamics of your relationship together. It sounds like your psychotherapy has been successful in unraveling what’s happening.
I think my tools here will help you continue to raise your awareness and shed light on your situation. 🙏🏻
What would you like to see here? Let me know a topic you’d like to work on! 🌱
Really looking forward to these Kate and to start working on new 2025 Rosine - on my route to full bloom 💐😘
And what I’d love to see in those sessions is content that would help me make decisions without feeling guilty that I’m always letting other people down. As a pleaser it takes me ages to make a decision because I’m worried other people will disagree, judge me for it or will feel sad…
This is a boundary issue Rosine, it’s definitely a topic I want to cover soon, thank you 🙏🏻 🌷
Currently I am seeing a psychotherapist.
In 1982 I was given a bipolar diagnosis. I was on lithium for a considerable number of years and was weaned off this when I developed 3rd stage kidney disease. In between bouts of depression and hospitalisation, I have always maintained positive mental health. My last episode was in 2006. I have since then questioned the diagnosis, and, because of the recent work with the psychotherapist, feel very strongly that my depressive episodes are a result of repressed anger. With glorious hindsight, there is considerable evidence to support this.
My husband is not convinced. However, I strongly believe that he needs to hear my views on our occasional toxic relationship which I denied for decades. He would absolutely deny that our relationship was toxic or that his sometimes negative behaviour over years was out of order. I have broached the subject, but, as I said, he’s not convinced. I suppose at best I hope he will be able to acknowledge that he had a part to play in my depression. I’m not out to blame or accuse him of wrongdoing (which he wouldn’t accept anyway) and I believe that my response to nasty incidences was to become depressed (flight rather than fight, I wonder?)
Trying to talk to him has alerted him as to what I believe, but I won’t pursue this with him. I do, however, want to put my case on the table when I next have a revue with a psychiatrist with my husband in attendance. What the outcome of this will be, I do not know, but it is something I need to do. The sooner the better!
Have you any thoughts on what I have written here?
Sandie
Hi Sandie, thank you for your comment. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I can’t comment without any proper assessment, thought you could consider couples therapy to explore the dynamics of your relationship together. It sounds like your psychotherapy has been successful in unraveling what’s happening.
I think my tools here will help you continue to raise your awareness and shed light on your situation. 🙏🏻