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Old Aug 29, 2007, 12:40 AM
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After reading through many therapy posts, I realize that you folks feel trust and affection for your therapists. I sense there is a strong bond there, that you let down any barriers you might have and let the therapist in, making yourselves vulnerable to change.

It struck me that never in my entire life have I had a relationship like that, ever. I have gone to therapists, but whenever they would say something positive, I dismissed it as something they had to say because I was paying them.

As soon as I took a step in a trust direction, not anywhere near where you folks are though, it was "time's up, bye," no matter what was happening. So I never believed they really liked me. They were just doing it for the money. I felt like a fool, and quit shortly after that.

So I was wondering if anyone else ever felt like this; is it the therapists' doing or am I too sensitive or too closed off to form a therapy relationship. Are there people for whom therapy is not helpful?

For background, I have no idea how to make a friend, and no interest in doing so. I have none, just some acquaintances and family.

The only reason I am considering this is I want to take steps to make sure my depression does not return--therapy is a step.

Thanks for listening.

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