Do you tell your shrink everything, or do you save some for fluther?

Do you tell your shrink everything, or do you save some for fluther?
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I have a strong dislike for seeing psychologists. Or even therapists. I was forced to go when I was a kid, and it left a bad taste in my mouth… I prefer to bottle all my emotions. :D
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