I understand what you're saying... but I had hoped he'd understand me more when I told him I couldn't do some of the different coping mechanisms he had previously suggested (like get exercise... long story short I was literally trapped in my building all day which didn't make me feel any better) ... he should also know about my reaction to other people. I even told him it wasn't likely that I would ever phone anyone for support, because I'm the type of person who feels they don't deserve help.

He did react differently than I wanted, but I should have expected that. He doesn't react at all like I expect him to most of the time.

I've got no intention of telling him I won't phone again. I just won't, unless it's desperately necessary. I've found that some of my friends are quite able and willing to help me more than he is when I get in the mood to SI - without my friends attempting to "rescue" me either. I just don't think he knows how to deal with the issue of self-injuring, plain and simple. Otherwise this would have turned out differently since I know he's a compassionate and caring T.

I'm not going to give up on therapy, or this T. I just don't particularily find him useful on this issue. Oh well. He's good otherwise, so I'm relatively happy.

Thanks ((((((Gracey)))))))))