Therapy

.:Shortcake:. · #1 April 26th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Have you ever seen a therapist for your loss?
Have you ever thought about it if you didn't?
If you did, did it help?

SkyBaby · #2 April 26th, 2011, 03:20 PM

I didn't see one. Didn't think I needed to. I thought about it and was recommended to see one by a lot of people. I didn't see how it would help. I have a fantastic support group here and a very supportive husband.

Shadeauxe · #3 April 26th, 2011, 03:25 PM

No, never thought about it either.

MeganMomof5 · #4 April 26th, 2011, 05:05 PM

I did not, and i thought about it, and probably should of seen one...I did however go to a support group and it helped a great deal...I urge others who are taking their loss really hard to please get help (therapy and/or support groups)...I waited till like 10 months after I lost Ella...I had to wait till I was ready, and sometimes I wish I had talked to someone sooner.

EJsMommy · #5 April 26th, 2011, 05:08 PM

I didn't but surrounded myself with females (mostly close friends) to get support.

luvmykids623 · #6 April 26th, 2011, 05:13 PM

I haven't, but I've thought about it. As a matter of fact, my principal was one of the first people that recommended it. He and I have worked together for the last 9 years, and despite what I think of his abilities as an administrator he is a nice guy and cares for his staff. He also has a certain level of understanding of what I've been through. He knew I was pregnant at the beginning of the year, and he knows that I lost the baby and that I was surrounded by 3 coworkers who were due within days of me. He and his wife struggled with infertility when they tried to conceive their second child and needed to go through IVF. They were originally pregnant with twins but lost one at 9 weeks. He told me he knew that hurt and couldn't imagine having gone through it 3 times and on top having the 3 coworkers in the building too. He told me how it helped his wife and recommended that maybe I should try it. I haven't, but the thought is frequently in the back of my mind, especially on bad days.

dreamer10 · #7 April 26th, 2011, 05:40 PM

I was told to go and see someone after I lost David last October, and in hind sight I should have taken that advice. I fell into a very dark place that I am only now coming out of. I truly recommend it to people. Loss is very hard and we should take it seriously. Sometimes the friends around us aren't enough....

j&jmom · #8 April 26th, 2011, 05:58 PM

I've never been to a therapist. Dh thought I should go see one at one time because I was having a hard time dealing with our loss and being around my friend's baby . . . but I guess time heals. I'm in a much better place now.

Celena · #9 April 26th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .:Shortcake:.

Have you ever seen a therapist for your loss?
Have you ever thought about it if you didn't?
If you did, did it help?

Yes

I swear everyone should try to go to some sort of therapy post loss. I was in an extremely dark place, but eventually after talking about it and getting it out... some different outlets and coping stratagies it did help.

cheryl22 · #10 April 26th, 2011, 06:47 PM

No, it has crossed my mind a few times. One of my gf tells me i should go not just cuz of my loss just so i dont keep things in. I feel like it would be good for me i just dont have time.

Cait&AngelAbove · #11 April 27th, 2011, 06:33 AM

No I have not. I have not really thought about it.

TnPhotoMama81 · #12 April 27th, 2011, 02:35 PM

No and I don't think I have really thought about it.

.:Shortcake:. · #13 April 27th, 2011, 02:44 PM

I have not had therapy... in the beginning I should have. But now I will openly talk about my babies to anyone. I love my angels and will keep their memories alive always.

ohnicole · #14 April 27th, 2011, 04:21 PM

I didn't go to therapy after my loss, but about a year out from my loss and struggling with infertility, I really started to feel like I was losing control. I had made the decision to find a therapist next cycle when I got my BFP. I have been to a therapist and to group therapy in the past, and I really found it helpful. I think it is something that more of us should take advantage of.