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No, I wasn't really familiar with the different types of therapy at that point. Also, I was not (consciously) aware of my needs. I feel very fortunate, though, because I found an excellent therapist the 1st try! I happen to identify with nearly all of his sub-specialties. I feel like some...

Hi surviving_it_all, I do think your therapist was on to something there, but it's not only you having issues with trust. People you come across and have in your life may, indeed, be untrustworthy regardless of whether you are viewing them through a distrust scope or not. What I think your...

Hi! I'm kinda just jumping in here, but I think I may have something to offer to the discussion :unsure: Pencil, I don't have any literal definitions to post. Attachment as a whole is super complex and deep, so there is much to be learned about it, and there are plenty of different...

In direct response to your questions, I would answer, "Yes, yes." I believe that with time, effort, and patience with yourself you will be able to allow your emotions to more easily flow. You mentioned in a later post how your hobbies tend to be pretty right brain oriented, and it sounded like...

Aww :x3: I'm happy I was able to help! That's awesome about you and your partner. I'm glad you are letting her get closer, and I'm glad she's so persistent! lol Finally starting to break free from those chains is, indeed, quite liberating. I'm proud of you and your courage and hard work...

Hi, Loner :) I think ( & hope) I know what you mean by "self-sabotage." I'm sorry to hear about the struggles you have been having :( and I hope things start turning around for you soon. You do, indeed, sound quite analytical and self-aware, and I guess I can relate to those personality...

Watundah was just responding to piratelady's post (re: not using abbreviations in posts) :)

@watundah: I do understand what you mean (I think!). I've been meeting with my "T" for about a year and a half, and our relationship has changed tremendously over that time. At first, it was really tough for me to trust him. Like, he's a sweet, gentle soul, don't get me wrong, but I remember...