ep.24 "Is it weird that I would secretly really like to be diagnosed with something?" | AKA

<p>Audience Questions for ep24 of Ask Kati Anything!</p><ol><li>Hey Kati, is it weird that I would “secretly” really like to be diagnosed with something?? I’ve been struggling mentally for about 8 months...</li><li>I see my therapist once a week, but after each session I find myself already longing for the next session because it feels so nice to talk to her. The 6 days in between appointments feels like forever! Is this a sign of good therapy, or an unhealthy attachment? Does it mean I should ask for more...</li><li>In what way are therapists 'responsible' for you? If you commit suicide or homicide, how can they investigate how much you told your therapist about your plans?</li><li>Hi Kati, is it normal to feel abandoned/rejected when your therapist has to cancel a session? Recently we had a hurricane in NJ and...</li><li>Hey Kati! I have been diagnosed with GAD for a while. Whenever I’m trying to concentrate, whether it’s reading something, or trying to do school, my brain won’t stop thinking about...</li><li>Do you think it can be traumatizing to hit a child for discipline?</li><li>Hi Kati. How can I avoid building an unhealthy relationship with my therapist? I decided to try out therapy and I've been pouring my heart out to him. The thing is...</li><li>Hi Kati, I hope you're doing great. I wanted to ask you how to bring the topic of sex to my therapist and how to better deal with it. I was sexually assaulted by my...</li><li>Hi Kati! Will dissociation always be a part of my life? Considering that it’s a coping skill that I honed since...</li><li>Hey Kati, I told a friend that I struggle with self harm and an eating disorder. At the moment things are really bad for me. I often see the person who abused me because of Corona. He doesn’t do anything anymore, but...</li><li>Hi Kati. How can I find out what I truly want? I always seek my therapist's opinion; she says it's all somewhere inside of me, but I can't see it. I always think other people know better what I need or want so...</li><li>Hi Kati, I fear the day that the people I care about will pass away. When I think of this, "What if I just die before they're gone, I wouldn't hurt that much." is what I tell...</li></ol><p><br/><b>JOURNALING CLUB</b><br/>Every Tuesday & Friday Kati posts a journal prompt to help keep you motivated and working on yourself! <a href='https://www.youtube.com/katimorton/join '>https://www.youtube.com/katimorton/join </a><br/><br/><b><em>Where to get Kati's book</em></b><b> <br/>Are u ok? </b><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/2s0mULy'>http://bit.ly/2s0mULy<br/></a><br/><b>Kati's Amazon Suggestions</b><br/><a href='https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton'>https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton<br/></a><br/><a href='https://betterhelp.com/kati'><b>ONLINE THERAPY</b></a><b> <br/> </b>I do not currently offer online therapy. <a href='https://betterhelp.com/kati'>BetterHelp</a> can connect you with a licensed, online counselor. I receive commissions on referrals to BetterHelp. I only recommend services I know and trust.<br/><br/><b>PATREON</b><br/>Do you want to help me support the creation of mental health videos? <a href='https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/'>https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/</a><br/><br/><b>Opinions That Don't Matter! (2nd podcast)</b><br/><b>video:</b> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs58xfxPpjVARRuwjH8usfw'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs58xfxPpjVARRuwjH8usfw</a><br/><b>audio:</b> <a href='https://opionstdm.buzzsprout.com/'>https://opionstdm.buzzsprout.com/</a><br/> <br/><b>BUSINESS EMAIL</b><br/>[email protected] <br/><br/><b>MAIL</b><br/>PO Box #665 1223 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403<br/><br/><b>PLEASE READ</b><br/>If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.</p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/k

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