Challenging Difficulties
I had a difficult couple of days this week. It left me reeling and examining my heart, and my recovery. I have been in group therapy at a rehab since finishing an intensive outpatient program there. The first group did not set right with me, and I talked to the therapist and she suggested a new group. I started at the new group a few weeks ago, and Wednesday night had some strange things happen in group which upset me as I left. I became angry and called the therapist's voice mail to let her know I decided to quit group and that I was upset. She and I spoke last night, and I told her how I felt, and she responded to me in a hostile and impersonal manner. When I got off the phone, I was in tears. I had been angry with her, and I thought about it, and realized that she is supposed to be a professional counselor.
I work part time in a psychiatric hospital and watched staff members interact with seriously mentally ill patients who could spew the most awful angry words at staff, including racial epithets. The staff at this hospital has never exhibited anything but respect and empathy for these patients. I just expressed some anger in an appropriate manner, and got hostility and a sarcastic tone.
So, I contacted another rehab and have begun the process of changing treatment facilities. I need prayer that I will be able to make this transition smoothly, and be able to internalize my recovery program, because my primary therapist keeps telling me that I have intellectualized my program and not internalized it.
Thanks,
Trish
I work part time in a psychiatric hospital and watched staff members interact with seriously mentally ill patients who could spew the most awful angry words at staff, including racial epithets. The staff at this hospital has never exhibited anything but respect and empathy for these patients. I just expressed some anger in an appropriate manner, and got hostility and a sarcastic tone.
So, I contacted another rehab and have begun the process of changing treatment facilities. I need prayer that I will be able to make this transition smoothly, and be able to internalize my recovery program, because my primary therapist keeps telling me that I have intellectualized my program and not internalized it.
Thanks,
Trish
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I already have you on my prayer list but will certainly add this situation to it. It's difficult to make progress when roadblocks are thrown at you. I pray that this change will be beneficial to you and help you continue on your road to good health mentally, physically and spiritually! I've not been in a treatment situation but have friends who have been and it's difficult enough to do when you have lots of support. Just take it one step at a time and do remember that often treatment situations are painful and difficult but they are that way for a reason. Just like with our spiritual growth we sometimes have to endure the pain to get to the other side and learn the lesson we need to. I feel like I'm kinda rambling but I hope you get what I mean.
Even those of us not in treatment go thru painful life lessons to learn what it is God has in store for us. God bless and know that you are in my prayers!
Even those of us not in treatment go thru painful life lessons to learn what it is God has in store for us. God bless and know that you are in my prayers! 
Hi, Trish.
As difficult and upsetting this experience has been for you, I believe God has allowed this to get you to the right place for you. As best you can, look forward with anticipation, knowing that God is guiding.
As far as intellectualizing your recovery, that's easy to do when you've been involved in working at a psychiatric hospital, as well as involved in recovery treatment programs. It's pretty easy to "know all the right answers." I'm praying for you, that you will get to the place where you allow the Holy Spirit to do some extreme soul surgery. Sounds painful, but remember that healing comes right afterward, instantly.
Don't let anything or anyone steal your joy, my friend.
Blessings,
Mary
As difficult and upsetting this experience has been for you, I believe God has allowed this to get you to the right place for you. As best you can, look forward with anticipation, knowing that God is guiding.
As far as intellectualizing your recovery, that's easy to do when you've been involved in working at a psychiatric hospital, as well as involved in recovery treatment programs. It's pretty easy to "know all the right answers." I'm praying for you, that you will get to the place where you allow the Holy Spirit to do some extreme soul surgery. Sounds painful, but remember that healing comes right afterward, instantly.
Don't let anything or anyone steal your joy, my friend.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
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