Hi Jexa,

I am new to the SI thing myself (like 6 weeks)...however, I had my most break through moment with my T (and with myself) last session while part of our discussion was ABOUT SI (and some other things as well), but SI was a gateway to me being open about some of my feelings (not saying it is "good", just saying what happened for me in therapy session). So I guess it bothers me that your T said that she "doesn't know how the both of you are going to talk about other stuff if you are still using SI to cope"?

Obviously it is you showing your pain from the inside on the OUTSIDE, and I know for me I do it when I can't cope with the emotional pain and would rather deal with the physical. Anyway, I would hope you would be able to deal with everything with her, no matter what you are doing to cope, as it might help you through, over, and around the SI. Safe hugs to you as you go through this stressful and painful time.