does anyone else feel like they have to tell their therapist EVERYTHING? like i’ve had this obsession bugging me this week and it’s about a topic i’d rather not bring up out of embarrassment but i feel like i have to tell her and if i don’t then i’ll never be able to figure it out,,,

It can definitely be difficult to be completely transparent with your therapist. Try to remember that they are there to help you! And that even though it may be difficult at the time, it may also be super rewarding in the future!

I feel that exact same way, it part of my compulsion. I just tell the truth or exactly what I’m thinking to certain people and my therapist. It feels like I must, if I don’t then something bad will happen or I’ll snap and something will so I must tell the truth. In a way it’s a okay to a degree, I’ve built a good relationship with my therapist where they know I’ll end up telling them what’s wrong with me and we can talk about it. It just trying to minimize the complusion in your own life. If you built or trust your therapist to tell them everything then I don’t see why it’s a bad thing they are there to help you

Most therapists have literally heard everything and they are also human themselves. I don't tell my therapist every single thing, but if it's coming up daily and bothering me I force myself. It's hard and I've struggled opening up, but she's always helped and made me feel better. I haven't ever felt judged. If I tell her this is hard to talk about or embarrassed that helps and she always seems to be even more understanding. Even explain how hard it is to share and some of your fears. She can give you support before you say what you need to.