I suppose more that one Pdoc considered me difficult. More than one labeled me with BPD out of frustration. No T or test has ever shown I have any personality disorder but many Pdocs don't like being told no or disagreed with, so they use the power that comes with the letters after their name. Never had that problem with a T tho, they spend more time with me and understand that my questioning of anything and everything is from fear of being hurt. I too don't trust Ts I grow to accept they aren't going to hurt me but I still question them. Over the years my ability to open up has gotten better.
I find it a bit strange that a therapist insists that you should "feel" safe with them. Feeling are subjective and most Ts know that you can't force yourself into trust or a feeling.
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Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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