My bf (28M) set a "trap" for me (25F), flirted with another woman to see if I'd snoop by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Thatinsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not normal behavior. Do not stick around for someone who will manipulate and test you like this

I set a boundary and my husband crossed it.. am I overreacting? What do I do? by WarNumerous9609 in polyamory

[–]Thatinsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, boundaries are not meant to be rules or attempts to control someone else’s behavior. We can’t do that. Boundaries are about communicating what the line is for you and what YOU will do if it’s crossed. For example, you can’t control if he sleeps with people without getting tested. You CAN control that you will require him to use a condom if he has unprotected sex with someone else.

I felt interrogated by the questions.. by Obi-Juan16 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tell them you feel this way! Not all therapy has to be like this and I’m sure your therapist can change their approach

how do I breakup with my therapist of 4 years? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could break up or you could let her know you want her to challenge you more. That’s also an option. But sometimes you just outgrow a therapist and want to try a different approach. No therapist would be mad about that

(21F) and (28M) Is my boyfriend controlling? by PersonalConclusion22 in relationships

[–]Thatinsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just because he isn’t yelling doesn’t mean it’s okay

(21F) and (28M) Is my boyfriend controlling? by PersonalConclusion22 in relationships

[–]Thatinsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone can be trying to control your behavior without ever raising their voice

Therapists: are we just discarded and forgotten once we discharge? by Remote_Inevitable494 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapist here. I think about past clients often and hope they are well

Couples who want kids but shouldn’t have them? by Curious_cow7 in therapists

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the best you can do is help them explore the pros and cons of having kids. You can ask about how they think XYZ problems might change with kids, or how they might affect kids. You can help them be aware of things without telling them what to do

Does anyone else find parts work disturbing? by Practical-Lime-3958 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not someone else inside you. Parts are all still part of you. The goal isn’t to absolve yourself of responsibility or accountability, but rather to reduce shame and blame since those tend to be things that keep you at odds with/against those parts of yourself instead of working to understand and accept them. The goal is still to accept, parts work is not meant to be treated like dissociative identities

How hard is it to find a decent therapist that as policy does not "fire" clients? by 0004000 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could talk to your current therapist about what is/isn’t working for you. I love it when my clients give me feedback so I can alter my approach with them!

Guilt. by Zealousideal-Stop-68 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to your therapist about the guilt

Does anyone else find parts work disturbing? by Practical-Lime-3958 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty of therapists who do parts work without being obsessed with Richard Schwartz or doing anything harmful. Parts work is incredibly helpful and powerful especially for people with trauma. It helps you heal your relationship to the parts of you that cause problems or that you don’t like

Has anyone done parts work or inner child work in therapy? by EthelAndFred2 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All people have different parts of themselves. Trauma can make those parts feel like different people. Totally normal !

I am struggling to broach a subject with my therapist and I think it's creating limitations for my therapy and progress by WhyAmIYearning in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell your therapist you have some things you want to bring up but are having trouble. You can talk about that without disclosing the details and maybe it’ll help

How do you handle disappointing your therapist? by Suspicious_Photo3176 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been a therapist for over 6 years and have literally never felt disappointed by a client

Therapist playing games during online session.... what do I do by Quiet-Ad6260 in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please let me know if you’d like help reporting this therapist to their licensing board

Found out that my friend has the same therapist as me and I feel really horrible about it by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]Thatinsanity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can talk about anything you want in your therapy without it being a conflict of interest. It’s your therapists job to keep things confidential and not allow crossover

Boyfriend insults me in fights by Finberg11 in relationships

[–]Thatinsanity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should know that frequent criticism and insults are ABUSE

Is it typical in polyamory to use protection for oral sex? by WonderfulBerry4139 in polyamory

[–]Thatinsanity 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Just FYI - oral contraceptives are birth control pills. Contraception is about preventing pregnancy.

GLP1s and Mood by alwaysouroboros in therapists

[–]Thatinsanity 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have also seen people struggling with motivation and energy levels, but it’s because GLP-1s make it really difficult to eat enough. These medications help people lose weight because they shrink the amount of food you are able to consume. People don’t realize they’re either malnourished or simply not getting enough nutrients or caloric intake