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Originally Posted by elliemay
I certainly agree that once inpatient anything comes into play then all bets are off. The power differential exists.
For me, though, one of the worst feelings in the world is feeling trapped.
Ironically, getting rid of that feeling was also one of the hardest things I ever did. What I learned is that there really isn't a trap. There is just an easier, more convenient (although sucky) way, or a harder way to get to the same place. There are always options.
Trapped was a mindset for me. I still fall back into it today.
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Yes I understand. I think so many different mental health issues (e.g. past abuse or present depression), bring about a sense of powerlessness that is quite tenacious. So I think whether it's feeling trapped or powerless in some shape or form, it is important to work through them. And that means both acknowledging the present reality, which may mean actual powerlessness, and influence of past, which can play out in therapy.