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Re: Update....kind of...***trigger***

Posted by B2chica on December 11, 2006, at 11:07:35

In reply to Update....kind of...***trigger***, posted by bottomfeeder on December 8, 2006, at 15:43:25

i Really agree with wishingstar. i would be a little weary of the 'help' you will get from this T from her response. reading the book AGAIN... why, maybe discussion of the book in session, or bringing in questions or comments you had about the book or segments would be better suited.
also, it is important to know where the SI is taking place like WS said to assess danger, but also there could be reasons you choose certain areas of your body. Remembering old injuries, some people choose reproductive areas, genital and such not only is there a high area of infection but there would be serious SA or body image issues behind this...but i disagree with her not telling you. she should say that they are important for what you will talk about in session. she may not tell you exactly but something would have been nice. i don't like a T who keeps all the info to themselves and leaves you the unwitting patient. i feel it really needs to be a partnership, you share, they help.
i also agree that it doesn't sound like she has much experience just from the way she handled it.

and i don't think any T thinks SI is 'ok', nor do the injurers, but it happens for reasons, reasons that do need to be explored.

But i too give you BIG applause for talking to her about this. it's a sensitive and intimate part of us (those that SI) and not one we share (common misconception of wanting attention). So to open up and talk is a big step. take it slow, and remember you have just as much right to ask her questions too, find out if she does have experience working with people who SI. question why she want you to read the book again...is there an area she wants you to pay attention too? if so, she should TELL you, not just say 'read it again'.

and i too have read several books and did like the ones i read probably the one i really liked most was called "Cutting: understanding and overcoming self-mutilation" by steven levenkron.there shows the many reasons why we SI.
Good luck and Very Good on opening up Bottomfeeder.
b2c.


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