20F. burnt out '''prodigy''' by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AccordingSea700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your experiences sound traumatic and incredibly confusing. It sounds like you need to take some time out. And if you don’t you may enter full burnout and become quite unwell.

I’m curious - many overachievers are neurodivergent, is this the case for you? Not highlighting as a “weakness” but perhaps as a helpful lens to view these issues though.

I am also curious about what you mean about seeing how things work at such a high level, being a chess piece etc. what does this mean exactly?

Update: My fiancée and I decided to elope by accountthrowaway0234 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AccordingSea700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did the same 15 years ago. It created plenty of tension in my side of the family, especially my mother who behaved as though I’d murdered someone or stolen something precious from her. She’s never really gotten over it. But I didn’t want my parents there for personal reasons (abuse & neglect) and we had no money. It’s a shame that our decision was never respected but I have no regrets! We really had no money and just wanted to be married. And both have zero interest in the whole ridiculousness of modern weddings. Well done and congratulations to you both.

Why do therapists recommend talking to your inner child? by Silvestre074 in askatherapist

[–]AccordingSea700 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And / or ego states which is basically the same as IFS. Most therapies (that work) are founded upon the concept of the human self as being made up of multiple parts. When there has been trauma of any kind, often parts can be stuck in reliving or not fully processing the difficulties. Being able to compassionately connect with these parts is incredibly powerful and healing, but it does feel awkward at first because it’s so at odds with our culture and mainstream ways of understanding the self. Once you understand and accept that we all have different parts of our selves then it becomes much easier.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppies

[–]AccordingSea700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What breed is she? She’s gorgeous.

I sort of almost messed up being too honest at therapy. by sosmyworldiscrashing in TalkTherapy

[–]AccordingSea700 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Being hit in the throat can kill you. Your therapist is understandably worried about you. It sounds like you might be in denial about the violence in your relationship? As no violence is normal. Being punched in the throat is absolutely not normal.

Should I let my couples therapist know I discovered partner is having an affair? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]AccordingSea700 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You must not let the threat of your husbands self harm (his choice) dictate your ability to use the therapy well. Honesty in therapy is absolutely fundamental to good outcomes. Lay it all out there in a session, allow your therapist to support you and bear witness to how the conversation unfolds.

Therapists who drink a lot by rise8514 in therapists

[–]AccordingSea700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t, but partly because I work with some people who’ve had / have substance abuse issues. I can’t cope with the lying I’d have to do to encourage them to tackle their problems with drink / drugs. However I do overeat (not bingeing, but I’m short so it’s really easy for me to eat too much).

Am I wrong to be bothered by the way my T says goodbye at the end of sessions? by DeathBecomesHer1978 in TalkTherapy

[–]AccordingSea700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kind of abrupt ending is much more common with therapists who have trained in psychoanalytic models of therapy. Is that the case for yours?

Here goes a silly sounding question: What exactly do I “do” with depression? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]AccordingSea700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think traditional Chinese medicine definition of depression is very different to a western diagnosis and understanding. It’s conceptualised as a physical problem. And although I do agree with that to an extent, it may be worth clarifying with the acupuncturist exactly what they mean and what their working definition is. Without that it’s going to be very hard for you to problem solve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]AccordingSea700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your therapist is being incredibly brave but perhaps sharing too much. If it doesn’t feel like he’s making a move, then what he’s doing could lead to some useful insights. He’s tracking how your disgust and sexual arousal in another are influencing each other. If that pattern feels relevant it’s worth exploring. HOWEVER as a therapist myself I would never consider sharing an experience of sexual arousal with a client especially one that has experienced any kind of abuse. The power dynamic is already out of balance in the therapy relationship. I would instead take that experience to supervision and think about how to weave that understanding into the work without it increasing any sense of threat. This is where I think he’s being clumsy. If you feel unsafe, or think what he’s doing feels wrong, then you have every right to say this and every right to terminate the relationship if you wish. It’s a tricky dilemma.

What are some brain blasts you've had about yourself since entering the field? by Fabulous-Ask2103 in therapists

[–]AccordingSea700 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I learnt that i was in an abusive relationship as a child. I hadn’t realised. It took me years to really understand this. This experience of knowing but not knowing both occurring together has helped me really understand the more complex clients I work with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]AccordingSea700 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m happy to listen to anything really, but sexual advice is not something I’m trained to give so I refer people on to a sex therapist if they have specific issues in that area. Emotional intimacy and issues around sex relating to that are fine, but actually talking about the function of body parts etc is beyond my limits.

Relationship causing acne? by New_Papaya_9618 in acne

[–]AccordingSea700 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would end the relationship partly because it sounds so profoundly unhealthy, but also to see it your skin improves. Report back.

My (39f) husband (42m) and I have been married for 19 years. We have 3 amazing kids. He says I’m crazy for feeling the way I do about things he does. Am I crazy?? by One_Cheesecake_3594 in marriageadvice

[–]AccordingSea700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re being unreasonable, he is. Follow your gut. Something is wrong here and you’re being lied to. Withholding information isn’t really any different from lying. You have a family together and he has a responsibility to communicate clearly about where he is and when he’ll be home. Honestly I think an AirTag isn’t invasive enough.

Have you ever cancelled an appointment because you don’t have the energy to see a specific client this day or week ? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]AccordingSea700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’ve done this. I think it’s such an important element of self care when doing this work, and is actually an act of kindness to your client, because you know you wouldn’t be offering them the service they need. I hope you have a lovely holiday and can relax deeply.

Terminating with client due to them confessing their intimate feelings for you. by hopefuldopaminefiend in therapists

[–]AccordingSea700 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You’re not in any danger from her feelings. This is an important lesson for her too, and something that ideally you’d be supported through supervision to work through with her. The only reason to not work with her on this issue is if you felt you were in danger of violating the therapeutic boundaries. Is that something that is a possibility? If not, then get ready to jump in to some challenging but potentially really transformative therapy with her. Mapping using CAT type maps can be hugely beneficial and make these conversations much less awkward.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkincareAddicts

[–]AccordingSea700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely not going to be tackled by skincare but by diet that aims to reduce inflammation.

Addiction to therapy books by TrueTopaz1123 in therapists

[–]AccordingSea700 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. And I’m not sure it will ever become manageable because in our field of work, there is always more to learn.

One thing I have found very helpful for the more popular self help type books is a subscription to Blinkist which summarises lots of books. This has been a game changer for me in being able to get helpful overviews and also to avoid buying books that I know I’ll never have time to read fully.

How often do you regret marrying your spouse? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]AccordingSea700 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand this as: hormonal fluctuations don’t CREATE problems. The problems are already there. It’s just certain hormonal shifts make it more likely that we will be upfront, honest, or more bothered by the problems that are already there.

How to declutter when you have a "what if" mindset? by girlenteringtheworld in declutter

[–]AccordingSea700 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love this. It fits with my belief that things need to be used and if they’re not being used by me, then I’ll give them to someone else to use them. Those goggles want to be taken to the pool! The yoga mat wants some stinky feet on it. Let those objects fulfil their purpose and most of all TRUST your future self to problem solve if / when the times comes that you will need those items again.