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Originally Posted by Mary Louise
After more then 10 years of doing CBT therapy I was dx'd with PTSD and probably CPTSD thru psychological testing. Started looking for an EMDR therapist and have been with my wonderful one for about 2 years now. We spent 2 months getting to know each other before even attempting EMDR. I love her and she definitely vadilates me in every way, often saying my psych doesn't understand PTSD and disagrees with my Bipolar dx. It's my family that's a problem and don't understand PTSD so I just don't talk about it. When I get triggered and shut down my 3 adult daughters just say "mom just can't take criticism". Said sarcastically. And they just love giving me their words of wisdom, often treating me like a child. After Mother's Day yesterday I have decided to stop sharing personal info with them (or at least try to) as I feel everything I do is wrong.
I agree you should definitely find a new therapist. How can you trust this woman again, open up to her about your abusive past when she treats and talks to your this way?
Just my opinion. You have to trust your gut and do what you feel is right and best for you.
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Hello Mary Louise and welcome to PC. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your family. I think that is a common reaction with some families because they don't understand what you are going through. Maybe you could find some literature and leave laying around for them to read. Or maybe a Pete Walker book. Kati Morton.com has a lot of videos on youtube that talks about all things mental health. She's a really good resource to find out more about a condition. We are always here, so if you need to talk just come on back. You are always welcome here.