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so some know i battle with bipolar and am very depressive, coupled with my separation that im 5 months in.... its been a nightmare, ive tried killing my self 5 times in the past so me thinking it is nothing new. slowly ive come to realize that getting my wife back will probably never happen, ive done bad things to her and im seeing this new better me is probably too late.
recently i found out that through my insurance im able to get therapy at their cost, plus rides to and from, this past thursday was 3 weeks.
therapy has lifted my spirits a bit, though i have shot my self in the foot, you see as qualified as my therapist is and can handle my problems according to the bios and such and is close to me and takes my insurance and such, i boneheadedly also picked my therapist on looks, i thought... what the hell, maybe have a pleasing person to talk to too.
3 seesions later, the pleasing aspect turned to, im very attracted to her, physically she is what id call beautiful, ive learned a bit about her and i want to know much more, shes not married or engaged, i make her laugh, though im sure others do as well, she has tattoos i like, dark haired and, well i could go on and on lol, yes im very interested in her.
now i know theres no way i can date her and still have therapy, im not looking for that, nor am i at therapy for a date, therapy is really helping me. however, im growing more and more eager to learn more about her and give the hyperthetical question "if i werent your client, would you ever like to hang out to maybe get to know each other better?"
so im putting all this out there cause id like to hear from the good people of DS
please if all you are going to do is say therapy isnt a dating site or whatever, please move on, ive already stated im not there for that and if anything could happen between me and her, id seek out another therapist right away.
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Hi All.... It's great to see all of the new people joining the site... I'm loving it!!...smileI'm not sure if people are aware that if you don't have Bipolar Disorder but have a loved one who has the disorder we do have a board for people to go to in order to share their experiences and seek friendship, support or adviseIt's the Friends and Family of Bipolar Board.... I hope you'll take a...
This could cost her license. It is her job as therapist to build trust and a bond for healing, as you describe.. Job....don't confuse the two, or she may step away to preserve a non conflict of interest and well being of client. The report may come from her colleagues, they want to protect, and are required to report conflicts of this nature.
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Including 2010 and 2016 Amendments.
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
"10.06 Sexual Intimacies with Relatives or Significant Others of Current Therapy Clients/Patients
Psychologists do not engage in sexual intimacies with individuals they know to be close relatives, guardians, or significant others of current clients/patients. Psychologists do not terminate therapy to circumvent this standard.
10.07 Therapy with Former Sexual Partners
Psychologists do not accept as therapy clients/patients persons with whom they have engaged in sexual intimacies.
10.08 Sexual Intimacies with Former Therapy Clients/Patients
(a) Psychologists do not engage in sexual intimacies with former clients/patients for at least two years after cessation or termination of therapy.
(b) Psychologists do not engage in sexual intimacies with former clients/patients even after a two-year interval except in the most unusual circumstances. Psychologists who engage in such activity after the two years following cessation or termination of therapy and of having no sexual contact with the former client/patient bear the burden of demonstrating that there has been no exploitation, in light of all relevant factors, including (1) the amount of time that has passed since therapy terminated; (2) the nature, duration, and intensity of the therapy; (3) the circumstances of termination; (4) the client's/patient's personal history; (5) the client's/patient's current mental status; (6) the likelihood of adverse impact on the client/patient; and (7) any statements or actions made by the therapist during the course of therapy suggesting or inviting the possibility of a posttermination sexual or romantic relationship with the client/patient. (See also Standard 3.05, Multiple Relationships.)"
If you chose her partly on looks, you may have done yourself a disservice depending on what your therapy plan is and what you want out of it.
Be content to be your therapist.
Maybe she has a sister???
There is no way, shape or form, no possibility in any scenario that your Therapist would have anything to do with you on a Personal level. She's a Professional, the only reason she spends time with you each week is because she's working for you performing a service, that's it.
She is not allowed by her Code of Ethics to have anything to do with you on a Non-Professional level.
I'm really curious how your wife feels about your newest plan to date your Therapist???
I'm glad the therapy is going well, but if you are bipolar, medication is a must. If you are not on any, .. you are swimming upstream. If you ARE, ... it may need to be adjusted.
You need to realize your PRIORITIES ... and NOT complicate things by failing to assign the proper roles involved. You are working against yourself.
It would be interesting to see how therapy would progress if you were to be honest with your therapist about your thinking process when selecting her as a therapist and also to tell her that you are curious about the possibility of a non-professional relationship with her. Perhaps this is the key to the entirety of your interpersonal relationship problems with women.
But you say you didn't "go into this expecting that I would like her so much that I'm interested in getting to know her".
The definition of "intrigue" is to "arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate."
So you were fascinated by her online profile which prompted you to enter into a professional relationship with her without any intent to further satisfy your curiosity or interest in her?
If you can be rigorously honest with yourself, was your willingness to enter into a professional relationship with your therapist because you hoped it would morph into a personal relationship?
You admit you selected her as a therapist based in part on your physical attraction to her and now that your action has placed you in a quandary, you act surprised that your actions have put you in your current situation.
I apologize if my questions or observations seem hostile or make you uncomfortable, but in the words of Frank A. Clark, "We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't."
Do you want growth and healing or comfort and commiseration?
i never went in thinking i could turn it into more, my goal for therapy is to fix whats messed up if possible in me, help me find ways to cope