Through the years, I have seen numerous therapist, but many of them (in my opinion) haven't a clue. Not to say that there aren't good ones out there.... I had a fabulous one once, but because the HMO I was under said, I had to have an addiction to continue seeing her, (which I contemplated inventing one, but knew that would really be fruitless) the sessions ended. I recently tried finding her, but cannot. My mother is also fantastic therapist (but of course that can't happen), but I know she helps numerous people end their addictions. The trouble I run into is I have read the same text books (psych minor) that they have, so many therapist that I have come across are just soliciting the "textbook" answers they have studied. I can analyse myself and I know what hinders my success in life, but I just can't seem to get there.... I know I fear success, although have been given great tools to succeed. I believe if I could concur that fear, my life would be much better. I fear success to the point that I will self-destruct before I can accomplish anything. The strangest thing is that I don't totally fail, just enough that I don't shine, as I probably should. I function but with minimal effort and minimal results. I have had this fear for a number of years and it has ruined relationships, jobs, finances... everything. Guess, I answered my own starting point, Huh? Of course with your (myself) help.....