Posted by gardenergirl on August 27, 2006, at 20:04:26
In reply to meltdown (sooo long) **triggers, posted by ElaineM on August 27, 2006, at 19:04:17
Elaine,
I'm sorry you're feeling so confused, pressured, and upset. Certainly your T's actions are upsetting. I hear from your words that you want the relationship to be safe and helpful, and who wouldn't? That's what's expected in therapy.It's my belief that the situation you describe with your T is more dangerous to your well-being than any disorder could be. The only advice I can give you is to run. Don't walk. Don't look back. Just end the relationship. You do not owe him or anyone else any explanations.
If what you describe is accurate, he's exploiting you for his own gains. Perhaps that pattern feels somehow secure for you as it's one you've experienced before from what you describe? And breaking out into the unknown (terminating therapy with him) might seem way too scary. I can relate to that. But this is too important and the pattern you describe too fraught with peril.
Please make arrangements to meet with a new T to help you take the necessary steps to break away from him.
a worried gg
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