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Post by melissaqu on Feb 14, 2007 19:29:38 GMT -5
Ah I'm sorry you feel so uncomfortable. Is there another group to join? I can't seem to find one that would be local to where I live. But I'll keep my eyes open because I need to improve my, well, everything...
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Post by pnoopiepnats on Feb 14, 2007 20:37:45 GMT -5
I'm in one now. It's not going very well; I can never think of anything to say. Everyone else seems to have tangible problems to deal with (friends, parents, etc), and I'm just don't know where to begin. Plus, I don't like the therapist leading the group; she treats it as if she were teaching a class and not leading a support group. Obviously those people at your group have problems with other people. Get rid of the people, no more problems.
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Post by audioalone on Feb 16, 2007 16:24:29 GMT -5
Yes. I have. In the early 90s (1991-92) I believe, I was in Al-ANON, for family members of alcoholics. My dad was an alcoholic and there was a lot of drinking and fighting at home.
Of course, I was on my own when I joined this group.
I just wanted to try it, as a counselor I'd been seeing (employee assistance program counselor), suggested it after I'd told him I came from a dysfunctional family background. (I was working, but I saw the counselor to talk about emotional issues, like above).
I liked al-alon, but came away more lonely most times. They all seemed to have a rapport together, and I felt like I was on the outside looking in. They treated me well, though. They were kind. It wasn't anything they did.
I couldn't take that lonely feeling (ironically), so I stopped. I figured I could be "lonely" at home alone, rather than feel more lonely in a room full of people.
But I have nothing negative to say about the organization. Just my feelings caused me to leave, they were so intense. Some would probably would refer to it as "my inner child".
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Post by melissaqu on Feb 17, 2007 19:47:04 GMT -5
I guess sometimes it's not the best choice, maybe one to one counseling would be better for some people. I'd still like to join and see what it's all about, I'm curious, I'd like to meet new people. I realized lately that I don't have friends close by and I'm rather lonely. My husband is great, but he's at school now 4 nights out of the week and I'm bored.
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