Posted by cubic_me on September 24, 2003, at 7:25:52
In reply to cutting, posted by underthecs on September 24, 2003, at 0:35:24
I've self harmed for a good few years now and started seeing a therapist about 8 months ago after my friend killed herself. The conversations we had never seemed to lend themselves to talking about self harm, and like you I was ashamed of what I did so I wasnt going to bring it up unless she asked me directly.
I have a hard time thinking that people are judging me, and I'm always wondering what the therapist is thinking, so plucking up the courage to tell her was hard.
A few weeks ago I slipped it into the conversation, if you can say that. As my dead friend also cut and things about that were getting to me. My therapist still doesnt know that I still cut because I was talking in the past, but I feel more comfortable with her now she knows.
Most therapists are completely unshockable and have heard this stuff before, so please dont hold back if you want to talk. But if you dont feel your ready, or you dont want your therapist to know that information, then thats fine too.
There are some things I'd prefer my therapist not to know, even though I trust her more than anyone else, and that is my right.
Good luck, _me
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