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Originally Posted by nyc artist
Thank you. I appreciate that very much! 
I agree 100% about healthy boundaries and C is trying very hard to have them because T 1 & 2 crossed almost every boundary possible. He keeps telling me that he is trying very hard to respect my feelings about "too much therapy." Hence him "giving me space" when I had major symptoms. T 1 & 2 used me for money and had me going in for sessions way too often because they needed the cash. He told me that he really wants this to be a great experience for me and he will do everything to make it work. Since his oversight (read: colossal mistake) these past two weeks is honestly the first time he messed up I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. He's had a few positive impacts on me already and just this one negative, that's good right? I'm so confused about therapy at this point that I'm not sure what's ok and what's not. I will be very careful though and get unbiased opinions (post here!) when I'm struggling! |
I think most of us tend to latch on to people we think care, feel safe with. But there are some people out there that are looking for people like us, who do not have our best experience in mind. Not that you should be suspicious of everyone, just be careful and if red flags start coming up recognize them and act on them.
Remember it's his job to provide the therapy that helps you. That's what he's paid for. They are not meant to be our friends, just paid professionals to help us get the tools we need to move forward in our lives. Eventually with out them there. I've seen people have break downs because they are leaving their T or the T goes on vacation, that's not healthy to get that dependent on them. Yes we always will be here to lend an ear and to share our own experiences with therapy. Therapy is hard and a lot of work, and it should be that way.