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Originally Posted by Wolfin3
yesterday in session I was talking to my T about how angry I get with myself. I don't know but I guess she saw my body language (wasn't making eye contact), or heard something in my voice, but she asked what I do when I get angry with myself. And I knew exactly what she was referring to. I couldn't bring myself to tell her. I got really embarrassed and quiet, because I was not expecting that question.
Of course then I second guess myself thinking, did I open up that door on purpose? (which I so wasn't)
So my question is, did any of you have trouble telling your T about not-so-great coping mechanisms? I don't want her to think I am doing it for attention, and so by sharing, I am afraid that is exactly what she would think.
She said it was ok for me not to tell her right then, but she wanted me to when I was ready. Will I just know when that is? And any tips for how to do it if I do decide to tell her? 
Thank you for any responses... |
yes I tell my treatment providers when I feel like self injuring myself. they cant help me find new ways to cope if I dont tell them.
yes you will know when the time is right for you to tell your treatment providers. its one of those things where you just know its ok to say something. kind of like if you wanted a friend or family member to know something about you, you get the feeling that this friend will understand and you can trust them with that info about you.
tips everyone tells their treatment providers things in how ever they feel is right for them..
I told my therapist one day just blurted it out...Im so mad I want to punch a wall like I did when... another time I called her up and said "i need you to meet me at the ER I just... and I dont want to be hospitalized I just need stitches and someone to talk to like right now..."
I have had client write notes to me, call me, act out right in front of me, suddenly show me their bruise or cut...
when the time is right you will know and how you tell them will be how ever you are most comfortable at that moment doing.