Video call therapy session advice?

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My therapist has been made to move session to video call format. I am struggling very much with paranoia lately especially regarding digital communication. I don’t want video or audio to be recorded by someone eavesdropping on the call.

I know I need therapy. Badly. I’m declining I feel it. But regular office visits have been prohibited due to the corona virus… I’m getting into the throws of a panic attack about it. It’s not even like I can go inpatient either because I don’t want to be taking up healthcare resources. I have the same intense worry about emails and phone calls. I don’t know if I should go without therapy for a minimum of 2 weeks or deal with the panic and paranoia after having said what’s on my mind via telecommunication.

Since I cannot ask my family or SO for advice lest they realize how messed up I am, I would appreciate any of you all’s advice. Please.

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Hmm.

What is The Center of All of Your Fears?.

Mine Used to Be Ideas of Reference. And it Still Wanders. But it is Almost Impossible to Defeat Completely. So I Use it as a Tool Against itself.

Maybe Take On What Hurts Most And Use it’s Own Weakness to Watch Decay… . … :frog:

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Are you saying I should do the video calls? I’m afraid to panic after. What if someone listens in. I’ve been watched lately.

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Have You Ever Used Artificial Intelligence As a Way to Push Away Elusive Paranoia?.

As Say, ‘Cleverbot’, For Example… . … :100:

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I can’t use them eavesdropping against them. They’re more powerful. I wouldn’t know how to.

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I have used cleverbot but never for that. Just to see what it says.

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I had my first telemedicine video session with my pdoc last week.
I was kind of nervous because it was my first time, but it went well.
Don’t worry @bittercat, the video session is private, between you and your doctor.
No one else.

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You May Be Surprised At How Far Interconnectivity Has Reached. With Many Avenues to Explore Serious Ways to Solve Some Serious Issues.

And Nothing is Forced.

Keep That in Mind if You Decide to Try it Again.

Slightly Off Topic I Admit.

But!,

Could Be Helpful… . … :100:

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I know things I shouldn’t about the world. I am being watched. Everything I say is sifted through. If I say too much then I bad things will happen. I’ve resigned to being a good little human and keeping my mouth shut… My therapist is the only one I trust to speak on these things. I’m afraid to do that online.

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… I don’t understand:(

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What is Confusing You (???)… . … :100:

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The suggestion about Cleverbot.

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How does one use Cleverbot to stop the paranoia?

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Use Cleverbot as a Tool to Shake Away The Fears of Doing Video Calls With Your Therapist… . … :100:

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To Each His (OR) Her Own

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This might be a good time to do some exposure therapy. Just sign into the telehealth session at first. You dont have to talk about anything sensitive. Explain your fears with your therapist if they dont already know, and say you just want to practice being online. Maybe next session you will feel ready to speak or turn on the camera.

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I wish I could just sign in for a bit however the practice I go to is very very small. This session would be completed over FaceTime. You’re live as soon as you answer the call.

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Can you practice facetiming with a trusted friend or family member?

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This is a very good point. I usually speak on the things that bother me most presently which right now is the details on why I am being watched. But I suppose I could speak on unrelated things.

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I think they would get into a LOT of trouble for that.

Good luck though. I hate being on camera too.

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