Posted by allisonross on November 1, 2005, at 9:46:58
In reply to graphic discussions? **trigger**, posted by B2chica on November 1, 2005, at 9:22:52
> i had another memory come to me lately. it's about a game my brother made me play when were alone, hide and seek. i remember i tried to hide really well, hold my breath if i heard him near, i remember my heart beating really fast...i didn't want him to find me.
> i told my therapist this yesterday, but i left out some detail. i told him that sometimes after he'd find me that he'd undress me and do things.
That must have been awful/scary for you.
> my question is, is that enough? i feel i need to give more detail but i feel sick doing it, and i'm worried that my T thinks it's gross, or unnecessary.
What was done to you (abuse) was gross and "unnecessary"
That is what your therapist does. His/her job is to hear all of the ugliness/stuff in people's lives, and help them process it, in order to heal.
> how much detail is too much?
There isn't much they haven't heard; so whatever you are comfortable disclosing is what you should do, but only by being honest, can your therapist help you.
i don't want to make a fool of myself
You won't. A therapist is there to be non-judgemental. This isn't a personal relationship, and so you don't have to worry about that stuff.
or loose any respect from my T.
He/she will respect you for being honest and authentic.
> b2c.Hugs, Ally
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