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jeremiahgirl · Feb 20, 2009, 05:32 PM

Hello, I would hope my T understands all I tell her. I just returned to therapy after a long absence. I was told; I not only have depression, which I normally was dealing with but also BPD. This really distrubed me; yet I had most of the symptoms.

I do understand the "anti-trust" thing; Ive struggled with this a lot with those in the mental health profession. I haven't had this problem with my new T because she is really supportive of us who have issues with mental illnesses. I also believe she see's my symptoms (constant rocking) and knows there's something going on within me. Perhaps its because you show no "outer signs" of anxiety that makes her doubt your sincerety.

I also have found with my own issues, I haven't gotten to the root of most emotions and therefore, I appear "disasociative" or distant from the present situation. My T said this is because I was protecting myself. This could be the case with you as you alluted to. Have you been going to this T for a long time or just begun the process? If she is a good T she will be able to see the "truth" from a lie. However; why would someone lie? Therapy cost too much for one to just make up stories right??? Also, If the latter were true would that not show a greater need for therapy.

I hope your T does see your need for clearity and that she knows what your stateing is truth; otherwise, both are being used and losing precious time and money.JG+