Posted by JayMac on September 20, 2008, at 14:17:01
Question for you all: When you do you disclose to someone (whether it's a friend, relative, or someone you're romantically involved with) that you are in therapy? When do you disclose your diagnosis?
I just started dating again, and I don't want to disclose too much, too fast. I'm trying to figure out when do I tell this person (or anyone that I plan to date) that I do have some underlying issues and I am in intense psychoanalysis.
I'm thinking that when I feel the relationship is/going someplace, that I will sit him down and tell him. I don't go around telling people that I have x, y, and z right away. It scares me when people tell me some serious information way too early in the relationship, any type of relationship. For the most part, I'm pretty high functioning (thanks to medication). It's not like people can meet me and automatically know I fit the criteria for blank disorder in the DSM-IV. I guess it just depends on the relationship and the person.
I'm also pretty upfront with people. If people ask me a question, I give it to them straight. I don't know if I will give my exact diagnosis right away, but I do think it's pertinent information nevertheless.
Anyhow, I'm curious about other people's experiences. Tell me abuot your thoughts, feelings, suggestions, stories, and the like.
Thanks so much!!! =)
poster:JayMac
thread:853106
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