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Originally Posted by MoxieDoxie
[I]However, for a small but significant number of people, the experience is very different: the idealisation intensifies rather than fades, and the client becomes increasingly consumed with and dependent on thoughts about the therapist. This can be immensely disruptive to the client and to their family, and can lead to adverse consequences, as the client’s autonomy and capacity to think rationally are typically compromised./I]
Yeah thats me.
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This happened to me and it was a descent into misery and insanity. I tried to work through it for most of 8 years and had to go ‘no contact’ with my therapist in order to have any shot at a normal life.
Leaving therapy felt like I was dying. Staying felt like I was dying. It was a hellish bond with no way out.
I’m so sorry Moxie. I’m hoping you can figure out a way for some happiness and relief. My heart breaks for you.