Recent content by James McGregor

Hi all How many of you suffer a lump in the throat sensation, or globus as i think its officially called? Ive had this problem for the last 4 years, with little respite! Been to docs about it, had scopes etc and told its just anxiety. Feels so intrusive, a constant feeling like theres...

As others have said, no not PTSD - sadly it's a harsh lesson, there's a reason why illegal drug use is not a good idea, sadly you've learned the hard way. A good thing to take from it is hopefully you won't do it again

It's a tricky one, NHS therapy in many ways is sadly not very good, it used to be. Now the first thing they will tell you is when you will finish with them, without even knowing you or your problems, and there is practically no leeway with thqt. Private therapy is better in every way, apart...

They shouldn't, they aren't meant to be friends, it's a business relationship after all - or should be. If they cared about every one of their clients they'd end up in therapy themselves

I think it's not right, a therapist relationship is a careful balance of trust and support, it is not meant to be a friendship or a "buddy". I would say it's wrong on a lot of levels

I would say absolutely in now way abuse, not by any stretch of the imagination, as you have said awkward and cringeworthy, but no not at all abusive

The thing is, it's the rules, it's how the psychotherapy model relationship ship works, no contact or relationship outside of therapy, it's not a choice for us or the therapist to make. That's how it is, and there are many reasons why it's the best idea, your in a business relationship, not a...

I'd say nothing wrong with you but so so many things wrong with a therapist asking you to become friends. In fact it's enough to have them struck off, crossing so many boundaries

You should have a professional relationship with a therpther, not a personal one, and I think she's trying to tell you that. It sounds like you may have an unhealthy relationship with her, probably a good thing to discuss with her when she tell you she's well enough to return to work

Self diagnosis as others have said means absolutely nothing. If she's so sure she has it, and she may - then she should want to go for a proper diagnosis.

Well, I'm a male, my first trauma was at the age of 7 (or therabouts). Another child, a boy a few years older initiated an performed sexual acts with me - at the time I went along with it, I didn't really know much about what was happening. As years went on I've tried to be and have been in...

I tried EMDR a few years ago, to be honest I absolutely hated it, it felt like my brain was being scooped out lol no idea why

Many thanks for the reply, no time limits lol even though it's been a year, my issues are still there. Therapy ended a few months ago, they seem to think trauma is the cause of my issues, which makes sense, but no real guidance on what to do about it unfortunately. Got a review appointment in...

She doesn't remember, that's not the same as unconscious when alcohol is involved. She also does remember parts, and was not distressed during those moments. Not drawing conclusions, but it's important to remember those parts

It's always impossible to say, but for the facts you've stated no i don't think it can be called rape. Simply because you were drunk doesn't make it rape, because you may have been happy for it to happen but can't remember now. Many who have drunken episodes may not be clear, and may regret it...