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Re: Scared to be honest about something with T » Racer

Posted by Dinah on July 27, 2004, at 15:11:14

In reply to Scared to be honest about something with T, posted by Racer on July 27, 2004, at 12:35:56

When I first started in therapy, I think I disclosed things slowly. I would disclose one part of it, test his reaction, disclose some more, test his reaction. That way nothing was quite as scary.

I never *lied* to him, but being open was a process of steps, not leaps.

Of course now I just blurt out whatever I'm thinking, because I can't imagine having anything left that's worse than what I've already told him.

But maybe it would be less scary for you if you saw it as a process rather than an event. A process that involves not only disclosure but also the deepening of trust between you and your new therapist.

Of course, others like to tear the bandaid right off. :)

 

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