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Jul 17, 2008, 09:15 AM
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I can't seem to let myself trust or accept help. I've been diagnosed with complex PTSD, depression and anxiety. My T says I keep fighting the process; I know I'm fighting but I just can't stop. I have this intense need to keep myself safe. No matter how hard I "want" to trust--my emotional side won't "allow" it. I like my T; she has been very flexible and available to me. I want to open up and share all my pain with her but my emotional side won't allow it. Please help me!!!
PS: I've been seeing my T for 6 years.
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Jul 17, 2008, 09:30 AM
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I sometimes find that the more I feel 'pushed' the more I tend to dig in my heels. I think... People are ready in their own sweet time, and maybe it would help to focus on the steps and progress you have made? Maybe you aren't so sure about the direction in which your therapist wants you to head...
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Jul 17, 2008, 12:34 PM
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I dont know what to say. I think it happens in small degrees. I guess just by turning up for 6yrs your admitting to some sort of help?
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Jul 17, 2008, 07:57 PM
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Hi Angel,
I feel your pain. I have the same diagnosis as you. I have been in and out of therapy for 10 years. It wasn't until my current therapist that I been able to talk about details. I think my opening up was a combination of my new T and I finally became ready to talk about things. P.S. it took me a year to trust the new T.
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Jul 17, 2008, 08:07 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I at least don't feel like I'm the only one that has these issues.
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Jul 18, 2008, 12:01 AM
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Angel, I know how hard it is to trust. I was dumped by a therapist and have been seeing this new therapist for almost a year. I am just starting to open myself up to her. I see her as a mother figure but a very nice mother I never had. I think it has alot to do with how gentle and patient your T is with you. Once You feel safe You can start to talk about hard stuff. Maybe this is not the best advice but 6 years is along time to see T who you still do not want to open up to. Maybe it is time to shop for a new T. It is so hard to find someone you can really connect with. Warm whishes
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