How can I move on from a traumatic event when therapy feels too slow?

[Ba0licious]

I’ve been getting therapy but I feel like it is moving too slow.

[bubblydoubles]

Do things you love. Avoid the trigger. But also don’t be afraid to be exposed to similar triggers slowly to understand they aren’t all harmful. Make new friends. Try new things. Keep busy. Make sure you have a social life. Slowly, things will get better. Pray. Read the Bible. Ask God to help. After all, man is only man.

[Ba0licious]

If you don’t mind, can you pm me.

[bowenw]

It can take time to heal, similar to the grieving process. My suggestion is to keep busy with friends and family. Also consider joining a support group if you feel therapy is not enough for you.

[Spencer10]

OK lets be clear... no expert here. But I am told it takes time to fully deal with any significant life event. Do not short circuit the process.

[D4nielv]

Therapy is as slow as you let it be. And that's not your fault, it's hard to let someone from the outside see you. Especially if that person is getting paid by the hour. But if you really want to get something out of it, don't be afraid to really let them touch on sensitive things. Not just things that hurt, but those things that really bring up some sense of resistance within. That you brush aside. That you'd rather not talk about. That's where the real progress is hidden.

[exitseven]

The problem with this sort of things is they work them selves out at their own speed. You are making progress just be patient.

[In_Trance]

Have you told your therapist that it's moving too slow? Therapy will work but you're the one that has to do the work.

[Ba0licious]

Yes I have.

[Sammy098]

It's therapy. It takes time. There are no shortcuts