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Old Jan 15, 2019, 06:45 PM
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Therapy was really hard for me at first. In fact with my first therapist I couldn't really talk so I typed pages every week and he read them and then we talked about what I had written.

After that therapist I went through several I didn't click with. I kept trying to stay with each one for a period of time to try to adjust and that worked; I never regretted leaving one and eventually I found someone I could work with. I saw her for 3.5 years and she moved so I went to my current therapist who I've been with 13 years. That started with a promise to myself that I'd try him for 3 months as he was very different than I was used to. It took a few weeks for me to realize he's an excellent match for me. I know I sometimes make him crazy but we have a good relationship and I'm glad I gave it a try. (And while I do talk to him I still type things that are too hard out and that's fine).

I think it is good you're giving it a few weeks and if it doesn't work don't hesitate to try someone else for a few weeks. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right person. It sounds like you need someone willing to let you take baby steps and there is nothing wrong with that.
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