moimeme Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 but as you do not have a mental illness Therapists and counsellors are not just for folks with mental illnesses!!! In fact, if she had an actual mental illness, she'd need a psychiatrist more than a counsellor. Counsellors can direct a person to figure out his or her issues in ways that mere friends can't, since they are trained to do just that. LFW - way to go!
Author Thinkalot Posted February 4, 2004 Author Posted February 4, 2004 lostforwords and others....these statements /affirmations may help you on the journey: "I am willing to be open to intimate moments and encounters. I am willing to forego my ideas of what intimacy could or should be. I am willing to recognize the unexpected faces which intimacy may wear. Knowing you are not dependent on one crucial other to bring intimacy into your life can be a tremendous relief, it can diminish self-judgement and self blame. It can allow life to be lived first hand, rather than endured in a waiting pattern". These come from the same book I mentioned in the original post.
crysiet Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Well my response may help you to know that you arent alone. I also have a fear of "intimacy", or any kind of deep emotion according to my counsler. She too, has said that it is something I fear from facing in my childhood. I dont know how to help you with it, if I did, I wouldnt be facing this problem myself.
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