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Originally Posted by Pennster
I am a little confused about whether this was actually an honest thing for your therapist to say. I think it sounds more hyperbolic than honest. Unless you actually are afraid of *everything*- in which case, I think you're doing great for being employed, seeing a therapist, and posting here. Those are all things that cause a lot of people a lot of anxiety- many to the point that they actually won't do them at all.
Did it really feel honest to you, Elkino? Do you feel it would help to talk to her about whether it was actually true thing to say and whether her perception is correct? You sound like you were a little hurt by it.
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Thanks, your post made me think about how honest it 'could be'. I think you're right. There are a lot of things I'm not afraid of, otherwise I wouldn't be where I am today, doing what I'm doing.
It must have been hyperbolic, I guess. But, yes, I am hurt. I went through soooo much, not knowing what it would bring me and then having someone tell me I'm scare dof everything... that was a bit too much.
Unless of course it was meant as 'you're scared of a lot, but you don't let that stop you, so... why should this stop you now?'.
I guess I'll try bringing it up next time. At least that's another thing that used to scare me, but doesn't anymore. ;-)