Tao, is sounds like he was just gathering information so he would know how to proceed. I always hated those questions and always left feeling empty, like I didn't make any kind of impression on the therapist. But when I decided to stick it out, we built a good relationship. This happened about three times with three different therapists.

Something all of us need to learn is to speak out and state our needs. We also need to remember that these guys are trained in dealing with mentally ill people and nothing much surprises them. They don't expect us to know just how to act or just how to say things properly. If the best you can muster, when your needs aren't met is "Hey, dammit! You haven't helped me any today! What good are you??" they can work with that. Really, they can. You might get a lesson in learning how to ask that your needs be met, but I'll bet you'll get his attention, too!

I think you're very courageous in reaching out for help! Please don't give up! {{{{{{{{{Tao}}}}}}}}}




<font color=blue>"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt" --Shakespeare</font color=blue>