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Originally Posted by scorpiosis37
As you know, none of us can know what did-- or did not-- happen to you as a child.
IThe feelings of disgust, on the other hand, are psychological. However, they could be due to any number of factors. It may help to explore with your T when you first remember having these feelings and if they are related to anything you do remember like body image, negative comments from family/friends about sex, appearance, morality, etc-- or any verbal or physical abuse or neglect that you do remember. I recognize that it is also possible that there was sexual abuse-- but it may be more helpful to begin by exploring the things you KNoW happened and looking there first.
While not knowing is incredibly difficult, I think it might be better to focus on what you do remember and on the symptoms themselves than to go "digging" for memories. If they begin to surface on their own, that's one thing. But I think digging for them might be more likely to lead to false memories than actual retieval.
I wish you the best of luck.
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Thank you for your response. There is a bit of a history of emotional and physical abuse which may also be causing these feelings. I think maybe telling my T about these to begin with may be any easier way to ease into things and if I feel confident enough to tell her my suspicions I will. I'm hoping it is possible to heal from whatever it was even though I don't remember.
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Originally Posted by Teepee
After reading that statement mindfulmoment I'm worried you will be rushing and pushing certain thought processes without giving yourself time to properly explore, if your OCD is really causing you to have so many questions answered maybe slow down and follow where your feelings lead. some weeks you will feel great others not so. There is also the possibility that if you don't really look at an issue indepth whatever it may be, due to your time limit these issues will just resurface until you deal with them.
Just my two cents worth, I wish you luck and clarity for the new year 
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Thanks Teepee, I'm just a bit fed up of being in therapy. I want to get things sorted and move on with my life, although I take your point, slowing down and leaving time for exploration may be a more healthy approach.