theoretically speaking -- hmmmm

Found this from a website that was talking with Teenies -- how fitting, of course this is just "Hypothetically"

Therapist: So, how is it that you have come to see me today?
Client: I don’t know. I was old me I had to come and see you for follow-up.
Therapist: Oh. What did they think you needed to follow up on?
Client: They think I need to talk to someone about hitting.
Therapist: So, they think you need to talk to someone about hitting?
Client: Yeah.
Therapist: What do you think? Do you need to talk to someone about hitting yourself?
Client: No….well, I don’t know. Everybody seems to think it’s a big deal…
Therapist: So, everybody else thinks it’s a big deal and you aren’t sure if it is or not?
Client: Yeah…my husband, my sponsor, the doctor, they all think it’s a big deal and I guess, sometimes, when I think about it, it is pretty gross. I mean, when I do it, it’s great, but then I have to keep my arms covered up so no one sees. They just freak out when they see it.
Therapist: So, let me see if I have this straight…when you do it, it’s helpful, but then it becomes a problem because other people freak out and…maybe you do too?
Client: Yeah…I guess. It’s just that when I’m really angry, it just works so well.
Therapist: So, when you are angry, hitting yourself helps you to get through it?
Client: Yeah…I guess.
Therapist: And then you do it and then other people freak out and you kind of do too?
Client: Yeah…I guess.
Therapist: So, what if you had a way to deal with being angry that wouldn’t involve hitting yourself…how would that be for you??
Client: I guess that would be good, but……You are going to tell me I have to stop hitting, too!!!!!!
Therapist: So, you are concerned I will tell you that you have to stop hitting?
Client: It sounds like you are going to be just like everyone else who just doesn’t understand!
Therapist: I certainly don’t want to be another one of those people who don’t understand, so let me check in here to see if I am getting it. If you had a way to deal with anger that you wouldn’t have to hit yourself, that might be a good thing. But you are not sure if you want to give up the hitting completely?
Client: It’s just all so confusing…you know? I really don’t want to do it, but it works so well and I don’t know if that other stuff they talked about works as well. And the anger, you know, nobody listens…nobody understands. They all think I should just be able to “get through it.” They don’t understand how hard this all is for me. This life sucks and it’s tiring and I just want it to be over – done! Whatever!