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I've had two huggy T's, both most recently. I've come to the conclusion that I require a huggy T to help deal with several of my issues. It's now something I would ask about in the preliminary appointment. Yeah, I don't think I could handle more than 2 weeks without my T. I'd be looking for a...

My T is on vacation this week...actually, I know exactly where he's going, why, and with whom, and jokingly threatened to stow away in someone's luggage just so I could go to the same conference and watch! Last session we talked about how much I would miss him, probably cry at some point during...

My T does all kinds of safe touch as well as talking, so that helps me tremendously. The post-session hug has become our favorite ritual! He loves dogs too, so I used to bring my SD prospect to sessions with me. I don't anymore, but that abused GSD just loved my T, and T was great...

I had to deal with this same issue. The need to repulse is strong when I start feeling bonded, which I definitely am to my T! What I've learned in my years of therapy is, if I try to push away feelings, they just get stronger until I can't ignore them anymore, and act without thought. A better...

My T and I do see each other outside of the office at times. He's an instructor at the aikido dojo I'm planning on joining as soon as I'm working again (I've taken classes with him before), and I've been pursuing Life Coaching with his support. We tend to like the same therapeutic groups, so...

I also have anxiety surrounding my period, but my T is a guy...it took me a while to be able to talk about it openly and frankly, but I'm glad I finally did. Seeing his non-reaction to the topic helped me feel that way about my own period, even though it still tends to be uncomfortable for other...

I don't do well with short-term therapies, because I know the modalities like the back of my hand. If I could train myself to function without actually dealing with the shit, I would have done so successfully years ago. I desperately NEED a long-term therapeutic relationship to learn how to be a...

I think the message on the phone wouldn't be too out of line. I keep a couple of guided meditations from my T on my MP3 player for when I just need to hear his voice. It helps reduce the driving need for contact when they are out of reach. Hope you two can work something out, but I'm glad it...

Its been so long I don't remember when I first started taking it. I just know it made me dizzy for the first couple of days, but it cut out so much anxiety so quickly I let myself just get used to it.

I'm on it, but I take almost double that dose. I'm prescribed 60 mg a day, but I only take 50 a day. Sometimes it can make me a little dopey for an hour, but then it clears up. Might also make me a little dizzy, but not for long. The benefits of this one far outweigh the side effects for me, and...

I am also a female on the Spectrum, but I didn't realize it until I was in my early 30's and just recently fought to get my formal Diagnosis. My own therapist doesn't believe me, but that's because he's used to the male-specific traits. I also had friends in Elementary school (mostly guys...

See, my signs are elementally screwed up. Sagittarius is a fire sign, I'm actually a Water-Dog on the Chinese side, but my element according to body type and personality is Earth...I'm so confused!!

I'm Sagittarius, and a Dog. Both of those are spot-on for me, but I don't really ascribe much to zodiac prophecies.

I use accupressure, not accupuncture, because of a needle-phobia, but it sure does wonders for me! I'm actually reading an Energy Psychology textbook and its explaining the science behind the Eastern medicinal approach. I LOVE this stuff, it really gets to the heart of the matter, and I'm able...

My therapist does both bodywork and talk therapy with me. There was one time he held me for 20 minutes during a session and it really did help, but I've been too scared to ask for that again. The bodywork seems to take the edge off of needing touch pretty well. He even asked about that a few...

Honestly, I know what you're going through. I had the same early sexualization and experimentation with my friends at a young age. I also have problems with women that I can't explain. My T is pretty sure I was sexually abused as a toddler, and I get the feeling that it was a female babysitter...

I grew up in the same religious upbringing, but I never got the chance to rebel (my last spanking happened at the age of 18). I finally got to move out in my early 30's, and the that did so much good when it came to individualization! I realized I was right all along, I know who I am and who I...

I'm a lot better at trusting now. At least, I'm a lot more aware of being able to identify who I can trust and who I can't. Basically, I started off with small things, and taught myself to trust all over again, making sure to see people as who they are in that moment and not let my past...

Congratulations!! I agree, Ego State therapy has been so much more beneficial than the other kinds. The relationship feels more real, more healing than other kinds of therapy. I'm glad you are seeing such great progress, keep up the great work!

I grew up being groomed for ministry in just such an atmosphere. I still live with my parents, but its taken YEARS for them to accept that I have a medical issue, not a spiritual one. Basically, I just had to live my life and not allow them to put any spiritual condemnation on me. I come at them...

its pretty common for females especially to miss being diagnosed with Autism (what was once known as Asperger's especially). There are other places to verify the bloggers tests, but don't let online tests diagnose you. I had to fight for my Dx of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and my T still says I...

Therapy takes time. And each person requires their own timeline for healing. Be gentle with yourself. It just may take more time than you like. Another thing, try to get out of the mindset of "failing" therapy. Therapy is a process, a journey, not so much a destination. Yes, we have particular...

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: Hugs to you both...the loss of support dogs is beyond devastating, especially so young! I'm so sorry you both have to go through this difficult time.

Yeah, my guy and I have an understanding about emails. I know he reads them because he loves talking about what I write, but he never answers them unless I'm in crisis. Basically my emails are long downloads of important dreams, critical updates in my week, things he needs to know about that I...

I actually just had this discussion with my T last session. I had been seeing a state-funded therapist in addition to my regular one, but we were getting nowhere so I quit seeing the state-funded T. I spent most of my session with my regular comparing their approaches and telling him why I...