1. Hey Kati, how do therapists deal with things that trigger their own mental illnesses? I want to be a therapist, but I struggle with anxiety and eating disorders myself and I’m afraid that there will be a patient who triggers me, potentially even to the point of relapse.

2. Hi Kati! Is it weird that I really want to cry in therapy but never can? I’ve always been someone that suppresses and ignores my emotions because I grew up thinking they were a sign of weakness. Because of this, I genuinely don’t know how to be emotional in front of others. I sometimes envy the people that cry in therapy because I never can. I feel like because I don’t cry...

3. Good day, Kati! Why do I keep pushing my friends away when I’m in a depressive episode? I know that’s when I need them the most and I need their support, but I just push them away and I become kinda mean...

4. How do you know that you're ready to start talking about your trauma? I keep telling myself I'm not ready but what if I just don't want to? A couple of months ago i got some really strong flashbacks from what might have been sexual abuse. It happened when I was a child but I can't remember the age or specific details of what happened. I do know that the thoughts gave me panic attacks, constant anxiety, and...

5. Hi Kati! Do you think therapy is necessary for everyone? I spent three years in therapy but I stopped going a few months ago and I feel so much better since I stopped! Is there something wrong with me? I know deep down there is some stuff I could address and work on but is it really worth it? Should we always try to 'improve' ourselves...

6. Why can't I tell my parents that I love them or hug them? I obviously do love them but saying that is nearly impossible even though we used to be very affectionate towards each other when I was a child. When my mom tells me she loves me I can't get the words out and I feel really anxious. Do you know what this means?

7. How do I get over the feeling that I’m “faking” it. I feel like a fraud like I’m faking my way through life. I’ve accomplished a lot in life. But I can’t shake the feeling that I’m faking it!!... HELP. Appreciate all you do.Much love

8. Hi Kati! Is it normal to feel like I need to prepare a lot before therapy? Before each session, I read through my journals and think about everything I want to say, as well as how I will answer any potential questions that my therapist might ask. This might sound weird, but I prepare so much that it feels like I’m rehearsing for my sessions sometimes. Do you think I should try to challenge this or is it normal...

9. Can someone be resistant to therapy because one sees through the strategies of the therapist so that they don't work?

10. Hey Kati, I’m 19 years old and in the last few years, I’ve found myself getting strongly attached to female figures who are older than me. It’s almost like I’ve got a little hole inside of me and I’m constantly looking for someone to fill it. Whenever I get attached to someone I would like that person to care about me just as much as I care about them...

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