[QUOTE=TheByzantine;1907223]Welcome to the Community, SpringingTiger. Have you had a psychological assessment performed by a psychologist or other authorized professional? If so, has your therapist seen it?

Since a good connection with the therapist is critical to achieving a good result, you probably should ask the therapist for a clarification about what she meant by her comment.

No I have not had a complete assessment performed. But like the other person who replied- I think it was said labels do not matter so much. I am who I am having the experiences I am. events in 10 mos have brought me to a place I do not understand at all. I have lost everything nearly, living with grown children, dealing with a situation. I am sure my family would like me to get on with my life and not have me here in their home falling apart. the one and only thing that matters to me- besides my family- is threatened to be taken away. as for family, I have not been able to see grandchild for few months, that part of family I guess does not feel I am fit. I have no where to go if I were to leave here except- no where. Then I see this new therapist that wants to "challenge" me or dispute the things that do bring me any kind of comfort. I feel like I have fallen into a nightmare that keeps getting worse.
I do not understand how I got here- this sure was not a life plan. and older. when you are older it is different in some ways. loneliness is painful- when you do not have a person to relate to. like you are really not worth even human friendship. again I am in such distress over losing the only thing that has any meaning to me and fighting to keep it
I guess this is how I got to a place of having nothing and living with family.
well I said many words that do not follow any logical pattern. but thank you
if you have read this far. there are good people here in these forums. thank you.