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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty
Thanks ArtleyWilkins. I do understand that my thinking that it's all my fault that she doesn't want me back is my own mind's imaginings and not necessarily her reasoning. It doesn't make it any easier though because without clarification I just come up with more harsh reasons towards myself.
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I completely understand that.
This is where all of the CBT ended up being vital to my mental health. I know many people don't like it, and it isn't like it was the only technique my therapists used, but learning the skills to use that rational part of my mind when my emotions were telling me all sorts of lies (DBT would call it the wise mind I think), has helped me regain control when I felt most out of control. That was really important to help me cope without making really poor choices.
I'm glad to read you have a session with a different therapist. I hope it works well for you. Be proud of yourself for taking healthy action. That's good work.