Posted by Mikhail99 on December 20, 2002, at 9:06:52
In reply to Re: Anxiety or Depression Support Groups?, posted by fuzzymind on December 20, 2002, at 2:43:56
> > Hi all,
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> > Just wondered if there was such a thing and if anyone had any success with them? I asked my therapist to see if he knew of any and he hasn't returned my reminder call. He's adorable but really, really aggravating.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> 6 years ago, my shrink wanted me to go to a partial day hospital group therapy. I didn't, panicked , my therapist gave me an ultimatum, and I didn't go back. Bitch. I thought I was slowly improvong, but apparently she wanted instant results for her batting average. Only go to group if you really want to. Don't let anyone forsce you . Well I have sever social anxiety and avoidant personality disordr, and my shrink was stronarming me to go to group therapy, not even an anxiety goup, but with a group of people who could have beeen criminally insane, according to her.
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>EEK AGAIN! I've been thinking about going because I used to be in a group years ago (when I was in the military, can you believe it?) and I just found it a good way to keep my perspective. My therapist thinks it's a good idea as long as it's helpful and productive (duh). Thanks for sharing your experience, I'll definitely keep that in mind as well.
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