#TherapyThoughts

[thoughtstherapy]

@thoughtstherapy

[mamalifee]

When I look back on all of my conflicts I have had with people the one common factor in all of them is when you push enough buttons, I snap.

I have gone through so much therapy wondering if I am ever the problem. I have dissected every relationship, from all the point of views to play devils advocate and even my therapists have said they see why I act the way that I do. Kinda annoying, I was hoping for a different answer that I have been missing.

That when I do not feel heard and have repeated myself multiple, countless times that I start to act out to be heard.

I love how I go on and on in therapy sessions telling stories and making sure all the details and levels are in the light and my therapist can just take all of that in one simple sentence. I simply act out when I am not heard....duh! ding, ding, ding.

I don't always like how I handle certain situations. I learn from them as much as I can and wont be around people that bring that out in me.

Cutting ties has always been a little too easy for me and I always thought it was healthy. I protect my energy, keep my eye on the prize. I had one therapist turn the question around on me and ask me why is it so easy for me to cut ties, burn the bridges and if I see a problem with it at all.

I chewed on that for awhile going through the timeline of my life and looking at different scenarios and situations. There aren't many times that I don't regret cutting ties. I do always know that I can handle certain situations better. I love thought provoking questions though. Ask me hard questions, make me uncomfortable, let me go inward. This is why I love therapy, listening to podcasts and reading self care books. I want to uncover all the angles.

Another question my therapist asked me that had me looking for the answer was

"Do you think your ability to connect with animals is because of any trauma responses."

I have looked for that answer and I am going to keep watching for more evidence to come to a clearer conclusion. At this moment, there is a part that in some cases, yes but I have always been able to communicate with animals on a deeper level ever since I could walk and talk. With those memories, I still believe in my gift to communicate, understand and anticipate animals needs. Sure, I seem to enjoy there company over most humans because I do feel safe with animals. I can read their body language, there isn't any secrets.

Just some thoughts for now. Back to editing ✨

[pipedreamsandpunchlines]

Self-saboteur

I spend so much time in my mind.

Things are okay, I am okay, I am loved.

I am growing, learning but have a purpose.

Then, here it comes.

Self-saboteur; Criticising, putting myself down.

Convincing myself that others see me the exact same way I see myself.

The snowball effect of overthinking and catastrophising the ‘what if’s’.

It’s a never ending cycle.

Rinse and repeat - why?

But no matter what.

Since from when I can remember.

My flame has never completely dimmed, my family taught me resilience, to be humble.

Thank you.

Because, in the darkest of times, when the negatively around me is inescapable.

It’s overwhelming, I’m scared.. but.

That flame still burns.

It’s ironic that when things are going well, my mind is consumed by what will bring it all crashing down,

and when things do get a little tough, my mind.. eventually.

But always reminds me, that

“you’re okay”

-UR

[cloudycheer]

Talking, Thinking, and the Search for Happy

Worked from home today—less commuting, more reflecting. I had two appointments: a visit with the GP and then a check-in with my psychologist.

The GP part was straightforward—just gathering my medication history since 2023 to pass along to the professor. No big surprises there. But the psychologist? That’s always a different kind of journey.

Every time I go in thinking, “I don’t have much to say today,” and 45 minutes later I’ve practically given a TED Talk on my thoughts. I’m honestly wondering if I should start recording these sessions—not to share, just so I can revisit the insights later. He gives good advice and knows how to challenge the way I think without making me feel small.

Is it weird to want to record your own session? Is that even allowed? I mean, it’s my voice, my story... but still, probably best to ask.

My big takeaway today? I need to find what makes me happy. Real, lasting happy. Not validation—which I chase like candy—but joy that’s mine, not borrowed from praise.

Still cloudy, still learning. —Cloudy Cheer 🌧🧠

[blackrosestore90]

Therapist Said I’m Fine, But My Brain Disagrees Hat

[needsomedope]

hey guys i was having a talk with my therapist the other day and it turns out my type is someone who s deeply traumatized 🤩

anyways what s up

[lysskram62386]

After two tragic losses rocked her world in one week including the death of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, Alyssa found herself unraveling in therapy. What happened next was something she never expected: two pigeons appeared on the window sill, offering a powerful moment of reflection and peace. The Day Two Pigeons Gave Me Hope is a raw, emotional story about grief, mental health, music, and the mysterious ways the universe speaks when we need it most.

[transgenderer]

hmm. this is actually kind of comforting about the whole thing. obviously lots of therapythought is fake but the whole "adult conflicts are often replaying childhood conflicts" is true to an uncomfortable degree. none of us are children anymore, why are we still litigating conflicts that are no longer relevant to us. are we stupid

It's very weird to me how mad people get about picky eaters. Like. The possibilities are that for whatever reason they like fewer foods than you, in which case you are just straightforwardly more fortunate than them re: food, OR you also don't like the food, but eat it anyway, because.... Idk, you don't understand this is real life?

[beneaththelayers]

Therapy thoughts

It’s crazy to me that some people think that they are the “odd” or “off” one in their family just because that’s what they’ve been told their entire life. I’m 22 and I JUST realized that the way I think is actually normal because I started going to therapy. Growing up my family always made me feel bad for wanting to see and do more things then they did. I always felt like I could leave at a moments notice without anyone and be fine on my own. And it wasn’t that I thought I wouldn’t miss them, I would. I just thought that my adventures would outweigh whatever sadness I would be feeling. And they always made me feel I was crazy for feeling this way. So I told my therapist this and she was literally like... “you’re fine? Why would you want to start feeling guilty? You have healthy coping mechanisms?” And then she said that my whole life I’ve been feeling off because I was living with my family contradicting my feelings. She likened it to me telling them “ I’m wearing black pants” and them telling me, “no, you’re wearing a brown skirt” and I say back “I have them on my body, it’s black pants” and they would say again “no, you’re wearing a brown skirt” and I would think they were wrong, but literally anyone I would ask would say that I was wearing a brown skirt, so then I started thinking that I was the one who was wrong. So I’m basically here to say that you might be the sane one, you could just be surrounded by a bunch of people who have the same, horrible, coping mechanisms.

[studyhardrunhardsleephard]

I . Miss . T .

Ugh I just want to text or call or even email her.

[thoughtstherapy]

[aureliism]

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[roguestarsailor]

my therapist said i had a lot of unprocessed anxiety and likes to reassure me that i have control and that i dont have to bend myself to fit other people’s wants and needs and comfort. which is really nice! every session is starting to feel less stressful and more like something i could look forward to!

[ketokaylas]

Repost from @mindfulcounseling. This week on my new journey I'm digging deep to uncover my limiting beliefs. Beliefs that are holding me back from what I'm truly capable and want in life. Once I uncover all this negativity, I'm going to rewrite them into positives to shape a healthier mindset and well being for my future. Reading her caption couldn't be more right. Here's what she said: ・・・ We overcompensate where we are most vulnerable. We mask the parts of us that we think are unacceptable. We front and try to look perfect, when really we need authenticity and self-compassion. Where’s your shame? 🙏🏼 What areas feel scary and vulnerable? Do you notice that’s where you wear a mask of perfection? Do you see anxiety and extra effort go where you’re most insecure? Perhaps see perfectionism as a distraction from dealing with the emotions and beliefs surrounding that area. 💕 Allow yourself grace and compassion in this exploration, it’s tender. Start testing the waters of owning your humanness and being cool with ALL of you. 💯 Acceptance is the name of the game here, by acknowledging and allowing for the messiness, you can really access self acceptance. I promise you’re not alone. We all gotta sift through the layers of self to reach consciousness and mindful living. I actually find it fun and exciting to do the hard work to then come through feeling empowered and enlightened. I suggest marinating on deep stuff like this in meditation🧘🏼‍♀️. I always have breakthroughs when I allow the feelings to just simmer. Get curious about your inner process without judgment. Lmk what comes up for you as you soak it all up. ✌️#therapythoughts (at Janesville, Wisconsin)

[brytay1982]

Posted @withregram • @sitwithsharon Self-sabotage is one way we avoid intimacy with others. When these behaviors & patterns go unchecked, they can become a barrier to the safety & closeness we deeply want. What would you add to the list? #TherapyThoughts Not sorry https://www.instagram.com/p/CWW_xG0r2Ma/?utm_medium=tumblr

[studyhardrunhardsleephard]

Not letting her back in

I'm starting to think that whenever T comes back from medical leave that I won't go back into therapy with her. I'm not sure if this is me trying to punish both her and myself, but this is how I am feeling