Interestingly, roseliegh, I think I have the opposite response - I am LESS distracted. He just came out and said that he likes me and cares for me (in a way that feels safe for me, but I understand the reservations that some people are expressing). Therefore, I can stop worrying about the impression I am making and whether or not he cares about me and whether or not I am bugging him when I ask for help. If I'm not bugging him, and he actually cares for me, I can relax a little and just focus on what I need to do to be healthier emotionally. I can also stop worrying about "losing" him down the road when I'm done with therapy.