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Old Jan 15, 2015, 02:47 PM
Anonymous37925
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I'm still in the 'getting to know you' stage with T2, but I must admit it hasn't been nearly as difficult to start over as I thought it would be. I have noticed I am much more guarded and careful about what I disclose and when than I was with T1, but I think that is because I have had the experience of therapy before and I know that rushing to disclose things has been traumatic and unhelpful for me in the past.
My best advice would be to start out slowly, introduce who you are as a person (rather than just your issues) and give the relationship time to develop. If you don't feel comfortable with a new T you can always leave and try someone else before you have become very emotionally invested in the relationship.
The trust issues are understandable given your history and definitely something that can be worked through with a new T. I like bored porcupine's idea of asking a new therapist outright what their termination policy is. At least then there will be no nasty surprises and repeating scripts for you.
I hope it goes well and you find what you need