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Old Feb 24, 2008, 02:36 PM
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Jello,
I kind of agree with Misscharloette, maybe you friend really doesn't comprehend the complexity of a therapeutic relationship. She may have viewed your comments in the context of her experience with other medical professionals or men. Her confusion may have lead her to ask for more information not realizing how much you are struggling with these issues.

Since I started therapy I've made some progress connecting with friends. I would not have done this on my own. I had become very withdrawn and didn't want to be around anyone. Two of my friends picked up on my declining mental state and through personal experience recognized it. One night we finally got together for a long overdue visit to the local pub. I don't know if they planned it or not, but they both bought a few rounds and then started probing me for what was going on. Although I refused to open up, they shared a lot of their own stuff that night, and with the help of the alcohol they seeped into my brain a bit. The next day I took a leap of faith and text messaged one of them and started to communicate.

They are the only two I've mentioned therapy to. Their responses have been positive, probably because they both have been in therapy themselves. What I like most about my friends is that they both seem to get that when details are lacking--don't ask for them.

I guess with your friend Jello you have to decide if is she genuinely interested in getting to know you but just doesn't understand your situation . Or if she is just someone not to trust with this aspect of you. Is it worth the effort to help her understand or not?
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