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Yes, once. I was advised to treat it as "an aspect of my personality", and not to worry about it. I beg to differ.

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It often takes working with more than one therapist to find someone to trust and work with on any issue. Much more so, I think, when it deals with this type of addiction.

When you heard something from a therapist that you disagreed with, as it seemed to minimize your suffering, why didn't you try to find someone who would treat your addiction and not pass it off as normal human behavior? It must have been difficult to go to therapy in the first place, and yes, a part of you probably wanted to hear it is "ok."

But you know it makes you feel horrible. I'm sure there are many reasons for that. I think it's important to realize this is a symptom of something wrong that you are also battling (or denying.) It could be a long road you are going to begin in healing, but I urge you not to leave it. (((hugs)))