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Old Nov 24, 2012, 01:38 PM
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[quote=hester91;2725973] I'm afraid that I'll see disgust or exasperation in his eyes. He's the only person I talk to about my depression, anxiety..

Hester, rest assured that if you look your T in the eyes, the only thing you will see is compassion and caring. Therapist is a person, a human being just like you - not perfect, has his own faults, has made his own mistakes - so being the professional that he is, has learned never to look at others with disgust or exasperation, knowing that he himself is imperfect.

Think of all the warmth and empathy you're missing by NOT looking at your therapist. I know it takes courage, but try - I'm sure you'll find an imperfect human being who cares about you looking back.
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