quality worms... I totally know what you mean. I was like that when I first started therapy. What helps to get you in the hang of openning up is to bring up that topic. Bring up the topic that you feel like it is hard to show your real feelings. You might even type out this post because it was great!!! Another thing that I do is to write into a journal a few times a week. I am usually more open when I dont think every word is going to be judged. Then, before session, glance at this weeks journal entries and right out of list of things to talk about. Sometimes its helpful to have somewhere to start. You are not a thread killer. I really appreciate your honest and thoughtful posts.

EV