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Old Jul 05, 2021, 06:08 AM
SarahSweden SarahSweden is offline
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Thanks. It's not that I've never had friendships but it's different to see a therapist. I see a therapist once a week, I can count on her (if it's a good therapist) and it gives me a bit of comfort and stability during the week. That's far from what a friend ever could offer me.

In some senses a therapeutic relationship is better than a friendship as friendships always get complicated in some way or the other. Being in a group is even more distant from the personal talks I get with a therapist. I've often seen them a bit as a mother to me as they've been older and all those components can't be found within a random group.

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Originally Posted by elisewin View Post
I understand that what you want is a treating person, who is professionally just for you during your time. And you are right, in normal life and in support groups etc. it is reciprocal. At times the other party can give or take more, but in general the relationship supports both/all parties. Maybe you should try if you are capable of a regular relashionship, even a friendship? A good start could be a support group, volunteering etc. Maybe your are has an fb-group where people can ask for company for walks or such.
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