So there have been many times during session when I get what my T calls "feeling blocked" as in I can't express what I'm feeling, withdraw or shutdown. I have had a week off from therapy and have been thinking about this issue a fair bit. I have identified a few reasons/triggers as to why this happens and have also come up with two things that could possibly help me work through the feeling. The first thing I thought of was something that my T suggested a while ago which is lying down. The second thing I thought that might help is hugging a cushion or bringing a stuffed toy to hug. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions based on your therapy experiences?

I have been getting into a weird pattern lately where one week I'll be able to open up more and engaged during session and the next week I will feel "blocked". I'm not sure what the deal is. I think it is to do with the fact that I want to make progress and get to the bottom of my issues but then I get too scared but I'm still not quite sure.