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Old Sep 08, 2015, 12:44 PM
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I'm seeing a therapist for anxiety other phobias I have. I see her weekly. Today for example, we started doing some exposure therapy to face some of my really intense fears. She asked me if I wanted to do some with her but I said I rather do it at home, but after some convincing she helped me do it there. During the whole process she kept asking if I was feeling anxious or scared to which I lied to and said only a little bit. After the session she told me to continue doing it at home but I really dont want to. I mean I managed to do some things that I was never able to do but now the exposure is getting way too hard. I hate showing raw emotions in her office so I just told her I was okay. She asked me why I would rather do it at home and I straight up told her it's because I feel more safe. I got home and my face was red, my head was pounding, and my face was burning up from all the anxiety I experienced. Because of this I sort of want to take a break from therapy for a few weeks (longest I've gone without therapy was a month when my T was on vacation and I was busy) but I know if I do then the fear would just come back stronger. Any idea about what I should do or what I should tell her? I see her weekly. Thanks!