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ep.32 "Why Am I So Attached To My Therapist" | Ask Kati Anything!

<p>Questions for Ask Kati Anything!<br/><br/>1. Hey Kati, how can I calm down in therapy? Most of the time I feel really anxious and nervous in session and it really bothers me because I feel as if I am not able to think and talk about my issues very well and I tend to push all of my feelings away and just feel empty or dissociate. I am not really able to...<br/><br/>2 .Hi Kati, what do I do if I feel like my therapist doesn't always believe me? There are times when I feel like she dismisses my problems, or doesn't realise how much they are truly impacting my life. I will want to...<br/><br/>3. How can I draw the line between coping & coddling myself too much? Sometimes, I feel like I am being too forgiving with myself when I am trying to cope. It almost feels like I am using 'coping' as an excuse to get out of..<br/><br/>4. Hi Kati! Is it normal to feel triggered by someone being soft with you? Sometimes I get triggered by people like my therapist making me feel vulnerable but it’s weird because I...<br/><br/>5. Hi Kati, how can I begin to work through trauma when I don't know what it was that traumatised me/when I barely remember anything? Thanks! <br/><br/>6. Hi Kati! I was emotionally neglected my whole life and that explains why I am emotionally extremely walled off and at the same time extremely attached to my therapist. I feel like I am still a little kid on the inside that is stuck in...<br/><br/>7. This question almost made it two weeks ago! (40+ likes) Hi Kati! Is it normal to feel like your life is split in two "eras" or seasons when something traumatic happens? f. e. 3 years ago my parents got into a huge fight because my...<br/><br/>8. Is it possible to improve suddenly in several mental health aspects? One day I'm attached to my therapist, I'm very anxious around people, I feel suicidal, I sleep a lot, and one day all of the above seem to have disappeared...<br/><br/>9. Hi Kati, ever since I talked about and tried to deal with my problems (suicidal, insecurity, stress), are always on my face and in my heart. I don't feel I'm really happy even though I still...<br/><br/>10. Hey Kati! How do you feel about clients telling you, they really care about you? I am really attached to my therapist and I wish she would be my mother. I have been feeling so much hurt because of the intensity of...<br/><br/><b>Connecting with Kati</b></p><ul><li><a href='http://bit.ly/2s0mULy'><b>Are u ok? </b></a>Kati's book is in stores now</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton'><b>Kati's Amazon Suggestions</b></a></li><li><a href='https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/'><b>PATREON</b></a><b> </b>is a great way<b> </b>to help me support the creation of mental health videos.</li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/katimorton/join '>Journaling Club</a> - On Tuesday & Friday Kati posts a journal prompt to help keep you motivated and working on yourself! </li></ul><p><b>Opinions That Don't Matter!</b> (Kati's second podcast)</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs58xfxPpjVARRuwjH8usfw'><b>video version</b></a> </li><li><a href='https://opionstdm.buzzsprout.com/'><b>audio version</b></a></li></ul><p><a href='https://tryonlinetherapy.com/katimorton'><b>ONLINE THERAPY</b></a><b> <br/> </b>I do not currently offer online therapy. BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor. I receive commissions on referrals to BetterHelp. I only recommend services I know and trust.</p><p><b>BUSINESS EMAIL</b> [email protected] <br/> <br/> <b>MAIL</b> 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/katimorton">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/katimorton)

Ask Kati Anything

October 15, 20201h 17m

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Questions for Ask Kati Anything!

1. Hey Kati, how can I calm down in therapy? Most of the time I feel really anxious and nervous in session and it really bothers me because I feel as if I am not able to think and talk about my issues very well and I tend to push all of my feelings away and just feel empty or dissociate. I am not really able to...

2 .Hi Kati, what do I do if I feel like my therapist doesn't always believe me? There are times when I feel like she dismisses my problems, or doesn't realise how much they are truly impacting my life. I will want to...

3. How can I draw the line between coping & coddling myself too much? Sometimes, I feel like I am being too forgiving with myself when I am trying to cope. It almost feels like I am using 'coping' as an excuse to get out of..

4. Hi Kati! Is it normal to feel triggered by someone being soft with you? Sometimes I get triggered by people like my therapist making me feel vulnerable but it’s weird because I...

5. Hi Kati, how can I begin to work through trauma when I don't know what it was that traumatised me/when I barely remember anything? Thanks!

6. Hi Kati! I was emotionally neglected my whole life and that explains why I am emotionally extremely walled off and at the same time extremely attached to my therapist. I feel like I am still a little kid on the inside that is stuck in...

7. This question almost made it two weeks ago! (40+ likes) Hi Kati! Is it normal to feel like your life is split in two "eras" or seasons when something traumatic happens? f. e. 3 years ago my parents got into a huge fight because my...

8. Is it possible to improve suddenly in several mental health aspects? One day I'm attached to my therapist, I'm very anxious around people, I feel suicidal, I sleep a lot, and one day all of the above seem to have disappeared...

9. Hi Kati, ever since I talked about and tried to deal with my problems (suicidal, insecurity, stress), are always on my face and in my heart. I don't feel I'm really happy even though I still...

10. Hey Kati! How do you feel about clients telling you, they really care about you? I am really attached to my therapist and I wish she would be my mother. I have been feeling so much hurt because of the intensity of...

Connecting with Kati

Opinions That Don't Matter! (Kati's second podcast)

ONLINE THERAPY
I do not currently offer online therapy.  BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor. I receive commissions on referrals to BetterHelp. I only recommend services I know and trust.

BUSINESS EMAIL  [email protected]

MAIL  PO Box #665 1223 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403

PLEASE READ
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