Posted by Racer on September 27, 2005, at 12:39:22
In reply to Re: to tell t or not? » ButterflyHigh, posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2005, at 6:56:27
This might be the pot advising the kettle, but I think it's important to tell her, no matter how hard it is.
Why am I the pot? Well, this current T I'm seeing knew from the start, since it's the reason I chose her and the main reason I'm seeing her, but the T I was seeing last year? I saw her for nearly six months, and while I did say things that I knew were probably enough to tip her off -- apparently not, by the way -- I just couldn't tell her what was going on. I finally did only when my psychiatrist asked if he could talk to her about it -- I said no, not until I tell her myself. Even then, I had to leave it as a message on her voicemail!
If you have trouble telling her in session, voicemail is another option. It would allow you to get over the first hump of telling her that it's getting worse, and then give you both a starting point on discussing it in session.
Also, did you know that there are medications that can help with it? It's worth discussing with a psychiatrist, because everyone I know who's been on them has been very positive about it.
Hope that helps.
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