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Originally Posted by justdesserts
I have a hard time trusting anyone. When I finally allowed myself to admit that I cared about my therapist and trusted him, that's what attachment meant to me. When I started therapy, I wasn't worried about my attachment needs, but as things got deeper, we weren't able to do any real work until I felt secure. I know there was some instability in my growing up, but I also suffered some trauma as an adult. I can't say where my need for attachment comes from or if what I call "attachment" is normal therapeutic bond.
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I think that we all probably ascribe different meanings to the concept of attachment to our therapist. For me having an attachment issue with her was this:1. experiencing a longing to be with her,. 2.right at the end I felt insecure about the relationship, and 3.when I stopped seeing her I found it hard.