Any Pointers?

[Riot]

@sun seeker, my therapist is a male. Since my user name is ambiguous, I'll volunteer to you that I'm female. :P

 

[sun seeker]

Funny, I was all concerned about getting your therapist's gender right, but somehow I already assumed you were female. (Oh yes... it's on your profile. But I think you might have mentioned it somewhere along the line. Unless I'm confused, which is entirely possible.) Anyway... thank you for clarifying.

I hope tomorrow is a much better day for you!

 

[Riot]

@sun seeker, no worries. :P

 

[Cardy1]

I am still having weird feelings about therapy. I know at this point we're circling the big issue, but it d...

I am learning EMDR for PTSD, I think the best way to do it would be to focus on a minor experience, no matter how small you think it is and go over it with your therapist, pull it apart, really study it and get your therapist and you some history of working together successfully.
This should generate the trust that you need to move on to other more difficult experiences.
In my opinion, the reason you are comfortable in opening up is that you haven't reached that level of trust that you need.
My two bobs worth.
Hang in there.

 

[Riot]

@Cardy1, I'm not sure I understand you, but thanks for your thoughts. I'm not comfortable opening up, but I realize it is necessary. I think those are two completely different things.