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Originally Posted by RobinF
Not amputation for me, given my specific need, that's not what I was talking about. I was referring to pretending, which many therapists support (given that it's often the only thing to help at all, I think this makes sense). Have tried CBT and a number of 'talk therapy' therapists (don't know if there's a technical term for that...). Meds-wise have tried a number of antidepressants in various categories, and a number of antianxiety meds. None have been helpful BIID-wise.
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Pretending,as well, does not treat the mental illness, but only gives the client permission to continue in the pathology. This is not an accepted treatment for any form of mental illness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as the talk therapies, are dependent uponthe client wishing to uncover the reasons for the behavior, and thus to change them. Perhaps you are unwilling to change your behaviors. You seem to be quite comfortable in your current state, and are receiving benefits for your behavior. Thus, your reluctance to give them up.