Therapist Pissed Me Off

[NightCrier]

Hey y'all. I'm new here and I looking for new ways to connect with people. I'm gonna jump right in but I'm happy to give a little background info. Ok, so the other day my therapist mentioned that I go through themes of things that are unhelpful to my treatment. Like lately is been strong and frequent intrusive thoughts and problems with body image. She said these things occur because I seek attention and that really pissed me off. First thing is, it's not like I'm trying to think the way I do, it just happens, and I feel that I'm being shamed for telling her what's going on. Secondly, yes I seek attention. Because, I like talking to her, and if I hold on for things for too long, it could lead to a relapse and I'm trying to avoid higher levels of care. Anyway, all of me wants to say to her and everyone else on my support team that I'm fine and go back into my shell, like how I was before someone got me to open up. Because I feel like if me telling them what's happening and results in being called out on it in a negative light, I'd rather not express myself at all. Any advice?

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Yes I would let her know how you're feeling about what she said...you don't have to attack..just express how it made you feel...they should have empathy for you ... I wish you all the best with this....

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[Karmakat]

Wow, I can’t believe she said that! That is horrible. I don’t blame you for being upset. I have these kind of thoughts a lot too but I don’t tell many people...so I know it is not about getting attention.. I hope you tell your therapist they were so wrong for doing that. It should be a place for you to vent or tell your story without being judged. Who made her judge and jury...that’s not what you are there for..your there for help and advice...how is that either...it’s not. If it were me I would look for another therapist...I know sometimes many people can not so easily do that. I just told mine off the other day for different reasons...so I know they can be super frustrating to deal with. Please don’t let one stupid comment make you retreat into a shell and not seek help or share your thoughts...it is never good to bottle up feelings...