I have found it helpful. Although I still experience bouts of self-hate, it's no longer a constant, debilitating weight on my shoulders. I am learning to self-soothe. I have found it helpful, if painful, to be able to divulge secrets I'd never thought I would be able to speak of. The only thing that has ever caused me an issue is the attachment. However, for me, the alternative was/is feeling completely and utterly alone. I have also found the attachment becomes less distressing over time - it became less intense and all-consuming with my longtime T to the point that I was ok when she had to take a 6 month leave of absence. I look forward to the time when I can shrug off my current T's vacations.