Discussion To those who have done trauma therapy/counselling. Was it worth it?

[Josef2000]

I'm getting by, but I know that the trauma from my childhood is causing most of my problems today. Some doctors think EUPD/BPD whereas another thinks that I have C-PTSD.I experience quite a bit of emotional pain and I was wondering if I should explore my trauma or not, the thing that is concerning me is if it brings up too many emotions that I can't deal with. (I'm a nursing student and can't handle a relapse in my behaviours regarding CTB and SH)

I don't want to disclose here about my trauma as I'm aware that this is a recovery post and I hope I don't trigger anyone.

I'm very interested in hearing if anyone has done any work on their trauma with a counsellor/therapist. If so, how did you feel about it? And most importantly, did it help?

 

[space-jester]

i know its a bit late and hopefully youre still mulling it over, but i didnt enjoy my experience. i have faith that this was a fluke, just a bad therapist but its put me off seeking help any further.
i began speaking about the issue and the counselor decided i wasnt being honest or was just generally lying about my feelings and so this set me back years in my recovery. it wasnt until years later on my own after journaling and thinking deeply about the events that i 1. even accepted and realized what happened and 2. could begin the journey of healing.
i think it would be worth it to try though, i really think my experience is uncommon and also was years ago now so the standards are probably much better.