So, I'm not sure what the professional qualifications of the woman I saw are. But she works out of the mental health office in the hospital, so I'm going to assume she knows what she's talking about. I see her again this week, and then every two weeks going forward - although I'm already getting anxious about this cutting into family time.
She was exactly what you'd expect, down to the leggings and long, flowing shirt, necklace tied in a knot. Like out of a movie. The first thing she asked me was how do you feel about being here.
But, despite initially seeming like a caricature of a therapist, and the strong feeling that she was going to produce healing crystals at some point, on talking to her, she is actually pretty down to earth. She started out very softly, but I think once she realized I'm not scared or overly fragile, she adjusted her approach and we just talked.
So it was all very good, and I think it will be good to see her again. I've had a couple more angry spells, but (I think) I did a good job of not showing my anger to the monster. I didn't yell or say anything mean. Outwardly, it was more like frustration, even though inside, I was raging - though still not as bad as last time.
I still haven't set anything up with Dr. Illegible. I think I'm going to wait until I get my bloodwork done.
Mr. Wolfman is great, but I don't really think he understands any of this. And even though he does a tonne around the house, he seems to feel like I'm not doing enough. - and he really isn't getting it when I tell him I'm doing everything I can. I was hoping that my going to see someone would make him realize how serious this is, but alas.
I think that's it. the monster is back to waking up all the bloody time, and I am TIRED. But, I'm going to walk into town, buy some household stuff, and if I feel like treating myself (I do) a pinwheel for the garden.
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