If any of my Ts thought I was being manipulated for having SUI and SH thoughts... I wouldn't be where I'm at now. Now I understand them and can work with them. I'm honest with my Ts about them and none has ever overreacted or told me I'm being manipulative. They're there as a function. They're there to be protective. It's not manipulative in any way unless the person was lying about the thoughts. I don't see anyone on here saying to others with these thoughts that they're being manipulative. Dr. T was all into himself imo and didn't know what he was doing. I don't know how he is a T.