Abuse versus Torture? Can I Be Too Much for My Therapist? Pregnancy & Weight Gain!
Added 2017-07-13 19:10:30 +0000 UTC1. I began attending a support group and was asked to complete a trauma inventory. It listed, among other things, "physical abuse," "sexual abuse," "emotional abuse," and "torture or ritual abuse." What is the difference between abuse and torture? How do I know if I was tortured or "just" abused? Thanks.
2. I am a little scared to hear the answer to this question but I am asking it anyway. I was wondering if it's possible for a client to be too much for a therapist? My therapy is going well but I am scared to show my emotions in session. I struggle with my emotions anyway and I haven't cried for many years. I know that it goes back to my childhood when I was told not to express my emotions. My therapist and I have a good connection. I feel heard and validated, but her supporting me when I am at my most vulnerable seems like a lot to ask of her, or anyone if I am honest. I don't want her to find me too much and terminate our sessions. I'm not questioning her competence as a therapist. I guess I am trying to protect her from me. I am going to raise this with my therapist, but I would be very grateful to hear your perspective on this too.
3. Any support for pregnancy gaining weight and self talking....struggling hardcore with fighting the thoughts and urges...I never cry and I burst into tears after weighing myself in the last session. It's so confronting and horrible...Eva and I discussed not weighing but both agree that the shock of the end result weight gain would be horrible. There's no bloody winning. I just hate myself constantly at the moment. I don't have any ways to make myself feel better.
