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Originally Posted by Cthrume
. I need to see my therapist because I feel like I can no longer handle it all on my own anymore.
I remember trying to care for my parents emotional needs. I was pretty good at it too.
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Unless you're a robot that's over 39, I agree that taking care of other people emotionally will take it's toll on you. If something's wrong with your bones, you see a doctor who specializes in bones. But if something is wrong emotionally, your options are limited to seeing someone who specializes in emotions, or trusting the opinions of well meaning friends and family members who probably can't imagine what you're going through.
For my part, I haven't found a therapist I can count on to be that ally I really need. That person I can call on if I ever get to the point where winding up on the psychiatric unit of a hospital again isn't entirely my choice.