Journee Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 This is an example of the kind of issue where you direct the therapy. If you've had physical or psychological abuse in your background, I'd strongly recommend a psychologist who specializes in such matters. If you're going to spend money on therapy, in addition to committing your valuable time, IMO go for the highest and best use of both in seeking out a professional. Remember, you're in charge. The counselor works for you and uses their skills to guide you and provide you tools. The answers you seek lie within yourself. Good luck. Even if you had never had this A ,I think you could gain so much for yourself by addressing the pain you have gone through as a younger person. I have experienced some pretty sick stuff in the way of sexual/physical/mental abuse. You think that kind of stuff doesn't change the person you were on the path to being? It most certainly does. My traumas have affected my marriage in profound ways. It will affect every single relationship I have in life. Even that with my children. Learning how to cope with with those truths is so important. If nothing else you may understand more what is taking place in your head. This place is great to gain perspectives from posters all over the world but it is not a replacement for face to face counseling. Post after post will likely bring about the same type of answers just with different names attached. You are obviously searching for answers and that is good. I hope that you find this counselor a good fit for you.
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