[Az1kerog01]

I am having some struggles in therapy, I been with the same T for almost a year. I like her and feel like I trust her. However, I can't express any emotions to her. For my entire life I been denied free expression of my emotions, now that I am aware and free from that part of me, I am still having extreme struggles with expressing myself to her about what I am feeling, even what I am thinking. It is ridiculous. She has been very helpful over the past year but I don't feel like she completely understanding me, and when I can't express myself, how can I expect her to understand. I only trust her and will never reveal my past to any one. The whole experience has been very confusing and has caused me high anxiety. But I am too far into it to back out of it, once your aware of what has transpired in your past, you can't just bury again. It's there everyday in my face. I feel so alone and so numb with all of this.

[Travelinglady]

Hi, Az1kerog01, and welcome to Psych Central! Is there any reason why you feel like you can't tell anyone what happened? Were you threatened with something if you did?

[glok]

Welcome to the Community, Az1kerog01.

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I wish you well.

[gma45]

Welcome to PC! You can always say to her... I haven't been completely open with you and then explain yourself and if you don't want to open up to her that is fine too. Another thought I had was maybe you could write down about your past then burn it finally really get rid of the feelings it has cause you. Be done with that crap! I don't know just a thought. You are not alone.

[trying2survive]

Originally Posted by Az1kerog01

I am having some struggles in therapy, I been with the same T for almost a year. I like her and feel like I trust her. However, I can't express any emotions to her. For my entire life I been denied free expression of my emotions, now that I am aware and free from that part of me, I am still having extreme struggles with expressing myself to her about what I am feeling, even what I am thinking. It is ridiculous. She has been very helpful over the past year but I don't feel like she completely understanding me, and when I can't express myself, how can I expect her to understand. I only trust her and will never reveal my past to any one. The whole experience has been very confusing and has caused me high anxiety. But I am too far into it to back out of it, once your aware of what has transpired in your past, you can't just bury again. It's there everyday in my face. I feel so alone and so numb with all of this.

i'm sorry i can't be of more help, i only made it 3 sessions with my therapist