Cats, I realize that my response can be viewed as argumentative or confrontative. Please know that is not my purpose. I am a feminist. It wounds me ... .it hurts me that women, young women like yourself, are made to see themselves as incapable, stuck and/or unable to be something! NO WOMAN is INCAPABLE OR USELESS. You are able to overcome whatever your therapist believes is lost. She is wrong! I know that your believie that you can't accomplish anything, but you know what?. . . YOU can accomplish something. I did! And no one. . . . absolutely no one believed that I could do what I wanted to do. Guess what? They were wrong. It's about you. ONLY YOU CAN BELIEVE! Was it easy? Absolutely NOT! I had to put up with their stupid belief until I could get away and post and talk with other people in a place like this! Take advantage of the support and love here. Dont always rely on what is offered by a therapist. Sometimes they have a greater need for support and acceptance than their clients. Your therapist sounds like someone who thrieves, NEEDS the acceptance, love and elevation that comes from being a therapist/psychiatrist. There are too few trained people who really and truly GET how to set, maintain and work BOUNDARIES. They don't have to be punitive and ugly. They can be caring, loving and steady. How do I know? I've experienced both kinds. and I know what truly works. really does work!