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Peaceful Confusion

arfie
arfie

How many years of psychotherapy does it take to work past the confusion of psychosis? After 40+ years of psychotherapy to help me recover from the side-effects of surviving child sex trafficking, I am beginning to think that goal of a confusion free life is *simply* unattainable. Come to think about it, psychotherapists might even be the ones who put that unattainability on my radar. Life gets messy. Confusion is inevitable. My base conditioning from the kiddie whorehouses will always be with me, but I don't need to let ^it^ run my life.


I'm feeling vestiges of peace in accepting that confusion lately. I *just* have to puzzle my way through my symptoms of the day. The sooner begun, the sooner done. With the peaceful acceptance, I find that I can efficiently reach for my psychotherapy toolbox without the time-consuming agony of, "Why me? Why now? Why ever?"


I'm also a bit worried that the peace is just a red flag for yet another psychotic break. I have never felt more *certain* than I did in the midst of my psychotic breaks.


Thoughts? Opines? Reality checks? Non-sequitars?

take2
take2
Just a gentle hug my friend. It's a beautiful day because of you!
casey1231
casey1231
There is definitely something to be said for accepting that life is made up of ups and downs. Striving for a continuously peaceful state has brought me much suffering. Peaceful moments are delicious though, and I hope yours lasts for a while ❤️
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Best wishes for a good day.
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Hey Arfie, if you ever come up with the number of years, please let us all know. It sounds like you are enjoying a nice space... just ride with it. Glad for you. Hugs.
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
I don't think any of us can put a number on the years. However, you seem like you are indeed on the right path and I wish you love and peace.
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