Posted by raisinb on May 20, 2009, at 12:28:55
In reply to Just looking for attention, posted by FindingMyDesire on May 20, 2009, at 1:17:45
FMD,
I only have my story, but I wanted to share it with you. I also had an intense, agonizing sexual and emotional transference with my therapist. The worst part lasted for over three years.
Somehow, we got through it and it has subsided. Mostly because I changed, through it and because of it. I still get little attacks of sadness, neediness, love--but it is not the kind of agony that used to make me go home, sit in the closet, get drunk, contemplate suicide, etc.
Stay strong. It *can* get better. For me, leaving (which I did a number of times) didn't help. It only made all the feelings stronger. I finally gave in and stopped quitting. I think you can do it too. It sounds like your therapist is right there with you.
poster:raisinb
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