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Old Apr 19, 2013, 02:19 PM
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That you are in therapy and why you are in therapy are different things. Almost anyone who knows one probably can understand that there are things that one might want to discuss with a therapist; no one has a perfect life or is "always" happy. I would just tell your finance and any other friends or family members you think you would like knowing that you are seeing someone to talk about a few personal issues you want to discuss with an unbiased individual but that you are fine and your usual self, and it is not about them :-)

So true...while I am fairly open about going to therapy, I do keep my reasons for therapy and what I discuss in therapy private.

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Old Apr 19, 2013, 02:31 PM
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For awhile, only one friend knew because she convinced me to go. But I told another friend because she wanted to go but felt nervous about it, and I told another because I needed some advice related to it. Now all of my friend group knows because my friends have told each other. I guess I don't care, but I NEVER bring it up unless someone specifically asks me something related to it. I feel very vulnerable admitting that I go, and I don't talk about my experiences there. It is very hard because honestly there are some people who will not understand why you are going; there is a stigma against seeking help for mental health. However, you have known your fiance for so long and I'm sure that if you are so close you will only get a supportive reaction! Your fiance wants you to be healthy and happy.
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Old Apr 20, 2013, 09:32 AM
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Yesterday we went with my fiance for lovely dinner had some wine, got home, relaxed a bit ..... a perfect moment to tell him, but I could NOT. I feel like a child that done something bad and should confess but doesnīt have enough guts to do so.
I donīt know why Iīm so scared of his reaction. He is more of a "technical" person, you know mathematics and all this rational logical stuff which works for me normally but I fear he is not keen on this "psychological nonsense" from some of his past comments. Hm maybe Iīm making things harder for me than they really are. Letīs try again today!
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Old Apr 21, 2013, 01:38 PM
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OK so I just told him!! Phewww Wow why it was not easier?? Our conversation:
" You know after I was not feeling well and had to move my final exams I didnīt want this to happen again so I went to see someone and it may take some time to get fixed"
"OK, do you want to talk about it?"
"NO"
"OK"
Done!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2013, 01:44 PM
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OK so I just told him!! Phewww Wow why it was not easier?? Our conversation:
" You know after I was not feeling well and had to move my final exams I didnīt want this to happen again so I went to see someone and it may take some time to get fixed"
"OK, do you want to talk about it?"
"NO"
"OK"
Done!!!
I'm glad you were able to tell and that it went well! Good job!
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