Hello everyone, it has been a long time since I have posted and my life is a wreck. I have recently moved to St. Louis for a new job and left my world behind in Southeast Missouri. I ended a reltationship, got a new job, moved, and left therapy all in one month. Am I ever stressed. The urge to injure is greater today than it has been in a long time. I find myself literally dreaming about injuring when I can finally sleep. Not sure what to do with myself or where to turn, so I came back here. Where I always find comfort and realize that I am not alone. I guess what i realize now more than i did when I graduated from SAFE is that this is a life long battle. I thought I had conquered it all when I left SAFE 5 years ago but I was so wrong–it was just the beginning. I have been feeling so alone and just need to feel comforted.
Welcome back to the site, we’re glad to have you here. I’m one of the moderators of the blog, and when I saw St. Louis – I wanted to suggest the option of SAFE Choice outpatient group, or individual therapy with Michelle. I’ve worked with her for years, and she (along with Karen and Wendy) has been basically running the SAFE program for a while now. She is really great. Anyhow, here’s her contact info in case you’re interested. I know finding a new therapist can always be a challenge.
S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® Clinic
Michelle Seliner, MSW, LCSW
MSeliner@selfinjury.com
7750 Clayton Road, Suite 210
St. Louis, MO
630-819-9505
S.A.F.E. Choice group, individual, family and group therapy
Best wishes to you, and I hope you’ll keep on reaching out for support!
Pam L.
Well just becasue your back doesnt mean that you have given up and all of the people here are happy to help you. If you ever want to talk about anything my email is jjmsgirl@gmail.com and i really wouldnt mind just talking with you if you needed it
thanks for the support. I am actually interested in the SAFE Alternatives Clinic but unfortunately right now I don’t have insurance. It doesn’t kick in until Feb 1. today has continued to be a struggle, i think it has something to do with the holidays coming up and being alone. but I shall survive. thanks again for the support.
Cheri