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    Phantom touches?

    I get these on a daily basis. I used to deal with it by drinking but I've been working with a therapist and now I'm working on sitting with the emotions that come up after these physical sensations. It gets better. Every time you stop, ground yourself, and consciously recognize it as something...
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    Therapist Reaction When Telling Them Something Hard

    I told my therapist something difficult last week. Earlier in the session I had told her there was something I was afraid to share - that I was afraid of being judged. After sharing she asked me why I thought she would judge me for that and spent the rest of the time telling me that reaction was...
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    Dealing With Erratic/'wild-card' People

    I don't have a problem with these kinds of people but I do have a personality type that triggers me. I get away from them and find a quiet place to ground... or I stress eat. I'm working on not doing the stress eating though lol.
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    Masturbation

    Just for clarity, you orgasm when masturbating but not when having sex with your husband? That sounds pretty normal for your situation honestly. Do you ever feel like you masturbate as a coping mechanism? As in to avoid negative feelings.
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    Share Your Experience Of Telling T Hard Things.

    I often lose the ability to speak when trying to open up. I've shared one traumatic event and that was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. All the things I've tried to share since then have felt like my tongue is paralyzed. She tells me that is a protective instinct. I've been seeing her for...
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