moimeme Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 but as you do not have a mental illness Therapists and counsellors are not just for folks with mental illnesses!!! In fact, if she had an actual mental illness, she'd need a psychiatrist more than a counsellor. Counsellors can direct a person to figure out his or her issues in ways that mere friends can't, since they are trained to do just that. LFW - way to go! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Thinkalot Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 lostforwords and others....these statements /affirmations may help you on the journey: "I am willing to be open to intimate moments and encounters. I am willing to forego my ideas of what intimacy could or should be. I am willing to recognize the unexpected faces which intimacy may wear. Knowing you are not dependent on one crucial other to bring intimacy into your life can be a tremendous relief, it can diminish self-judgement and self blame. It can allow life to be lived first hand, rather than endured in a waiting pattern". These come from the same book I mentioned in the original post. Link to post Share on other sites
crysiet Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Well my response may help you to know that you arent alone. I also have a fear of "intimacy", or any kind of deep emotion according to my counsler. She too, has said that it is something I fear from facing in my childhood. I dont know how to help you with it, if I did, I wouldnt be facing this problem myself. Link to post Share on other sites
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