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Originally Posted by Merope
I think for me it has something to do with being told as a kid that I was asking for too much, or not being XYZ enough.
I also know what you mean about “burdening” someone. I’m scared my unbridled emotions might scare others away because they’re too much, too manipulative etc. Not being comfortable with expressing needs/wishes etc out of fear that that other person will think I’m too much to handle and reject me.
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I understand this. I've told my T before that I'm afraid I'm "too much for him," and he's assured me that I'm not. I'm pretty sure (via therapy) that it's from childhood messages from my parents about keeping certain emotions and needs inside.
I think that would be something for you to talk about with your therapist.