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Old Jul 02, 2011, 09:19 AM
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Cats, sorry if I have the wrong person because it's hard to remember who's struggling with what, but don't you have an eating disorder? I would think a T needs to be very careful about working out with someone who has an eating disorder because it can reinforce the body image issues. My closest friend has a daughter with an eating disorder and she works out because it helps her avoid gaining weight. Her T would never team up with her to engage in a behavior that helps her avoid the weight gain she desperately needs. That would be like handing her a laxative to quickly get rid of the food after she eats.
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Conversation with my therapist:

Doc: "You know, for the past few weeks you've seemed very disconnected from your emotions when you're here."
Me: "I'm not disconnected from my emotions. I just don't feel anything when I'm here."
(Pause)
Me: "Doc, why are you banging your head against the arm of your chair?"
Doc: "Because I'm not close enough to a wall."

It's official. I can even make therapists crazy.
Thanks for this!
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