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Old Oct 13, 2012, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rothfan6 View Post
I don't like being the sole focus of someone's attention. Its too much of a reminder of the trauma. My way of dealing was to be invisible not that it worked but im still using that mindset. How do I deal with that with a therapist? I will just end up shutting down and not be able to explain any of my problems. I worry they will just dismiss me since I tend to minimize everything to get the attention off of me.
I don't really know how you could deal with that.
Maybe you should try some short appointment to start and then extend gradually.
Thanks for this!
rothfan6