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Great recommendation! I haven't watched that in years. Streaming now. Thanks!

So today was terrible. I feel totally out of control. I need a week off. I wish I could not go to the hospital to get a week off. I DO NOT NEED to be in a hospital. I don't wanna die per se, just disappear... isolate. I need f*cking space. But i also need out of my own head. So... I know what I...

Ahhh! I did it @mrsmegan ! I brought it up and she handled it beautifully. I told her at the beginning of the session on Friday because I wanted it out there and for the rest of the session to be effective (which it was). I also know myself well enough to know I would definitely over-analyze and...

Therapy today. SO NERVOUS. But I have every intention of bringing it up point blank. Wish me luck y'all !!

You are ENOUGH. you are WORTH IT.

I have been hospitalized twice... both voluntary commitments. It's SO hard to check yourself into a mental hospital. Nobody wants to do it. But, I know that for me it totally saved my life. If you are feeling like you might need to be in a hospital, chances are you're right. It sounds like you...

Often times those of us with trauma have trouble setting boundaries, I applaud you for doing so. I see your perspective, sure. Each of us should try to manage triggers and advocate for ourselves and our needs when possible. However, we can't predict the future. You didn't know that two men would...

@mrsmegan - WOW! thank you for that. I knew a lot of people struggle with transference, but I haven't heard of anyone expressing this exact same fear of their T withholding hugs. Makes me feel a little better knowing I'm not the only one, and that It helped you to express your feelings w/ T.

Thank you for the validation @Suzetig I SO appreciate your response. Yes, the feelings in therapy are real, and I do believe it is helpful in a way. She's genuine and I feel that. She does care about her clients, and I appreciate the attuned care she is providing. Since I posted this I have come...

Thanks for sharing that with me. The fact that you got a hug in return, after being so vulnerable and honest is hopeful to me. Shame is deeply woven into my fabric, especially in this relationship pattern. I have talked to a friend and a mentor - both hold MSWs and my "mentor" has her LCSW and...

So, I've been in therapy off and on for 20 years. I'm 26. So the majority of my life I've had therapeutic relationships with many different therapists. I have NEVER experienced transference until now. I have my BSW & MSW and I know what transference is, I can pinpoint the relationship dynamic...

I am about to fall asleep so this may be short but I wanted to reply to you. Having physical manifestations that mimic what happened during trauma after EMDR sessions is normal. I have had similar experiences. Not to that level of pain though. I do however think that it is related and that it...