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Anna's avatar
May 21Edited

Okay, so I thought it was bad because I've experienced abuse in psychotherapy. But this sounds more like Bad Vegan or Tiger King territory. Maybe the next Netflix special. This sounds like crazy fucked up territory. If it’s all true, as you say, you experienced it, I don’t know how you untangle such an experience or even begin to tell the story. It’s just WTF? I’m sorry you went through what sounds like psychological manipulation or trauma bonding (Patrick Carnes)

Why have these wild and crazy stories become so prevalent in society? I don't even know what to say. I feel a sense of shock, but also sadness as these stories sometimes hit close to home. I’ve experienced the shadow aspects of psychotherapy and psychiatry. These so called mental health professionals are often sociopaths and narcissists. In my case, I was able to walk away. I sought treatment elsewhere. I experienced PTSD as a result of the damage of what a mental professional did. I don’t think people understand how prevalent it is for a psychotherapist to be on a psychopathological spectrum. They’re often good at playing ‘angelic’ healer if they’re a covert narcissist or sociopath. (Ross Rosenberg is a good resource if anyone here is interested in learning more.) “They love you.” “They care about you.” They only want what’s best for you.” Often they know how to use the tools of their trade against you. Mirroring and NLP are a couple of techniques they can use in nefarious fashion. Many therapists have past trauma or substance abuse issues. Many of them cannot even maintain relationships, yet, they’ve been given ‘licenses’ or the liberty to provide intervention to people who are often in vulnerable states.

Cody, I hope that you have the psychological support you need to treat the PTSD. I know you're motivated to tell the story, and I hope you've also got multiple mental health professionals (a team) offering their support. This sounds monumental.

I wish you the best.

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Omar's avatar

Wow man, sorry you went through that. I hope she gets what she deserves.

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