Benzowise therapists in NY and therapy experiences

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Has anybody here been successful in therapy during WD?

What kind of therapy?

Does anybody know of a top-quality therapist in NY who thoroughly understands WD? Preferably someone who could be available more often.

Nony

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Has anybody here been successful in therapy during WD?

What kind of therapy?

Does anybody know of a top-quality therapist in NY who thoroughly understands WD? Preferably someone who could be available more often.

Nony

 

Unfortunately, I have had zero luck.  The ones I had I needed to educate on benzos and even then it seemed like they were just going along with it to humor me.  Incredibly frustrating.

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And what did you expect from therapy? What do you do? The only thing that would motivate me to continue through this is a relationship with someone. I don't connect easily right now and I don't feel understood by anyone at all.

Sitting on my bed now and crying. Haven't slept all night, and didn't eat breakfast yet.

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And what did you expect from therapy? What do you do? The only thing that would motivate me to continue through this is a relationship with someone. I don't connect easily right now and I don't feel understood by anyone at all.

Sitting on my bed now and crying. It's 2:30 pm here, haven't slept all night, and didn't eat breakfast yet.

 

I didn't have any expectations going into therapy.  I just tried to stay open to it. 

 

I am there, too, on the relationship thing.  It would help to have someone who understands this in my life.

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Even if there aren't any "benzo-wise" therapists, there HAVE to be some darn good people in NY. Please don't give up on finding a decent person there. With so many excellent schools and such a large population, there must be good, caring therapists.

 

Please stay hopeful. Make some calls. Do some digging. Don't give up. 

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I don't have energy anymore. I tried a handful of people. I just don't have energy for therapy chases that probably won't help me anyway. I constantly feel misunderstood, no matter who I try.  I spoke to Jennifer Leigh - she knows about this - but after that, what do you do?

It feels like therapy can't work in WD

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Well, no one is going to magically make the withdrawal go away -- that's true -- but they can be supportive and caring. They can be a sounding board and a confidante. Therapy is about being therapeutic, and there are many ways to do that. What would the goals be for you, now, under these circumstances, knowing that your withdrawal will take whatever time it takes?

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I wish I would know. Feels like I have no goals except making it through this.

Honestly, what I'd really like is to be able to be in the presence of someone who really gets me - it doesn't even need to be therapy we're doing. It can be crafting or doing any project together. I need one person to take care of my case.

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I know WR has had a good experience with her therapy in NYC.....................