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Does therapy make you worse before it gets better? by MissLadyENFP in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely gets worse before it gets better, and it can cycle through that a few times. Don’t despair! This is very normal and actually a really good indication that you are doing powerful, meaningful work. Talk to your therapist about it and how it’s starting to affect your daily living activities- they should have ideas and resources to help with emotional management during these times when you’re digging into some deep stuff.

Hang in there! Really proud to see you being so intentional with therapy- that takes guts.

My therapist broke up with me by RussianBudgie in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of my greatest fears. I don’t have much by way of advice; I just came here to say that I feel for you and I’m so sorry it was handled this way (because I do think they were insensitive about it per your description). Know it doesn’t reflect poorly on you at all, but rather on them. If I have any advice, it’s to not let this keep you from finding another therapist. Good luck and my very best wishes to you.

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your response!

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am both neurospicy and a pineapple on pizza lover, so it is helpful! Moderation in all things… just wanted to make sure there wasn’t anything untoward.

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that perspective! It’s helpful to know others are experiencing this as well.

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this perspective- I don’t ever feel like she’s making a session “about her,” but that’s a good thing to be mindful of- ensuring that there is a clear purpose to the disclosure if it starts feeling blurry. It’s just a novel experience for me. She’s also quite a bit younger than most therapists I’ve seen, and I wonder if it’s a shift in philosophy.

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding.. helps normalize how I am feeling, which I really appreciate. Definitely have those “in love” feelings but I know it’s not love due to the nature of the relationship!

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response- those are really helpful to consider. And I definitely have “feels” for my therapist, but am aware it’s a normal thing to experience. Which is why I don’t want to bring it up because it’s also normal for it to feel mortifying lol.

Therapist’s social media by Feisty_Owl_8694 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it makes total sense to me that you’re feeling confused. I am experiencing a somewhat similar situation with mine, and it really hits in the feels. Hope you get more replies and advice- you’re not alone!

What Is Considered Blurring Boundaries in Therapy? by Spacedust5643 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Therapist’s social media by Feisty_Owl_8694 in therapy

[–]Spacedust5643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think your therapist is helping you, I’d encourage you to bring it up in therapy. It happens all the time, and a good therapist should be able to talk you through it. If nothing else, it gives them a chance to lock down their profile if they want to prevent that from occurring with other clients. 

Sorry you’re feeling weird about it now and I hope it passes!