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Apologies if this is more relevant to the dissociation/relationships forum - please move as applicable admin. But I only thought about this upon reading a related thread on this sexual assault thread.. So I'm having difficulty when reading some of the questions about sexual assault. It causes a...

As a healthcare professional myself I actually disagree that you need to share everything in this situation. Share the basics that are relevant for now. I don't see how your last menstrual date is pertinent unless you have hormonal issues and this T is going to go down the route of treating it...

Can I ask you if this is your first baby? You've had some major life changes recently. Can you throw the to-do list to the wayside for now and give yourself a break? I found adjusting to motherhood super hard. It triggered so much of my PTSD symptoms to flare up. For now, all you need to think...

IME all therapists are different and so you need to find one that meets your needs specifically if possible. But it's definitely not a reason to be ineligible for therapy. My first T took me on because I was suicidal and she knew it meant I needed help. We made a contract that she could talk to...

Of course it can be a double-edged sword because we do need to develop the skills to stand up for ourselves in life also. But overall I admire your husband's rational and balanced response. He appeared very mindful and compassionate, well able to weigh up and recognise an appropriate response to...

I haven't read all the replies in full so apologies if I'm repeating others. Just wanted to answer your initial question and say that I wouldn't think not reacting / fighting back would worsen my PTSD. In fact, it'd be quite the opposite for me. I find the idea of escalating any sort of...

Totally. Maybe you took me up wrong but I was actually agreeing with you! And saying how so many of us experience that erotic transference even towards the same sex when it's not otherwise something regular to us. I have never broached this with my T because it's not something I'm comfortable...

Yes because so many of us are guilty of acting out such feelings towards a T. Even I've had romantic feelings towards my female T although I'm not otherwise attracted to women! Thankfully yours has managed it professionally so not to cause any damage.

I don't think you should avoid talking about this with a T because there's "nothing to be done about it". If that were the case hardly any of us would seek help or treatment. As someone who has experienced rape I can tell you that there is nothing I can do to change it and the chances of...

Haven't read most prior responses and realise it's late joining the conversation so probably of no help. But I did actually direct my T to seek supervision on my behalf. And she did. Told me exactly who her supervisor was, the books she'd written, her expertise etc. I didn't seek any info...

I totally agree. I wouldn't like to find myself in this situation professionally. It really is a professional and ethical dilemma and I guess that requires expert experience and ability to gauge individual clientele needs. The unnecessary anxiety provocation may be more harmful for many. Very...

Really sorry this has been landed on you so suddenly. Did she explain why? I know in my work that applying for a career break can be pretty uncertain and if approved it may be only a month's notice period before you actually accept the break period. And not knowing for sure means I'd never...

I agree with you that big pharma companies definitely take advantage and push the drug market. But I come from a family with a schizophrenic father, sister and brother who contributed to my trauma. They definitely had mental health issues and they're labs did point to chemical imbalances. My...

Toddler there are lots of missing jigsaw pieces I'm happy to leave unfound.. But definitely age 5is is when it starts. First memory is standing alone in the kitchen with a bread knife to my chest. I didn't Accidentally pressed post... I don't remember exactly why but I do know that a lot...

Big hugs @Copper Princess hope you're doing okay today

As others have said, it's dangerous territory the way you're thinking. That being said, I totally understand your confused feelings of seeking more than she can realistically offer, because of how she seems to fit that motherly role. I would like to hear how you feel about the rest of your life...

Sometimes you need a break to reevaluate it all though. I have recently took a break myself because I felt I was beginning to get so lost in the overwhelm of it all. I know it sounds counterintuitive but for once I finally feel I have time to work on me. Not PTSD. Not therapy and all that it...

First of all, I like your screen name. Secondly I hear you in terms of how indirect time spent in therapy can seem. And feeling as if you have fallen short in expressing yourself. But as you've put it, it is about how it affects you now, for example, intimacy. It may feel easier to avoid but...

Bacterial meningitis is highly contagious.. So much so that it's a notifiable disease and anyone in contact with her would have to be treated also.. Which leads me to the rape. As a health care professional I would not entered a suspected meningitis case's room without full protective clothing...

This was the part I was referring to. That if you felt uncomfortable at this point (whether alcohol was a factor or not at that point), try to follow your instinct to protect yourself. Not saying that it makes any of what followed okay or fair. You had every right to proceed to drink and trust...

I would assume a sign would have been posted if it was on but not sure what way things work in Canada? Maybe you could negotiate with him to find out whether it was recording or not. And if so, he could have the recording erased for you? If there was a piece of "evidence", for example, a...

I don't know the ins and outs of your background but I know no matter what happened, cutting ties with family can be extremely difficult and a grieving process in itself. I made the decision to do so once my now first child was born 3 years ago. But it doesn't mean they don't contact me or try...

I'm not going to comment on whether or not it was consensual or not because I don't think it's helpful getting online feedback in this form, I think you need to take that up with a professional qualified to give legal objective information. I would just like to stress that if you ever find...

My T works off an attachment model. She always reminds me that I veer towards caregiver not careseeker. But it's okay to learn how to get your needs met this time through a healthy template. Teaching and helping are different terms but can be seem as synonymous imo. Whatever makes it easier to...

Thank you @Justmehere. I just wanted her to confirm one way or the other. Instead she ignored it, totally invalidating it's significance and tells me I need professional help! I feel empowered seeing her for who she really is though. I can't believe I invested so much in her, following her lead...