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I've been through a few different Ts over the last decade. I've always felt that they weren't able to give me the kind of guidance and support I needed. This is really disheartening, especially since I only sought help when I was really struggling. It wasn't until I was given the link to this site by a friend and realised what was actually wrong that I felt like there was hope. Deciding that it was my responsibility to be my own therapist was the most empowering realization. I devote certain times to 'self therapy' which for me includes seeing a kinesiologist, researching, writing, crying, talking to trusted listeners.

Deciding that this is MY body, MY mind, MY illness, gave me control and direction I've never felt before. I still seek support and advice, but I lead the way, and for the first time, I really feel like I'm making progress.

I know this is about me, but hopefully it gives you a different perspective on your therapist.

One of my most difficult symptoms is addiction. Whatever the addiction, I always seem to find myself in an unhealthy relationship with whatever it happens to be.

Which brings me to the subject of psychoactives. There's a lot of talk about their potential for healing and recovery, however come with the obvious pitfalls (questionable legal status, mind altering effects, difficulty verifying dose). I have quite some experience with taking all sorts of things recreationally, but not so much with therapy in mind.

I'm just at the beginning of a trial with xx, and have done quite some reading on the subject, however all the information seems to boil down to some hearsay. Does anyone have any experience with this? I will post my progress.