I don't think that jumping to conclusions would somehow un-cripple my thinking. Is it not the other way around.
To me, this looks like the typical case of ones world view leaking.
So let me leak mine too: If i were to apply Occam's razor, I would more likely assume shame(of ones perceived inadequacy) as a likely factor of not consulting a human.
Or, you know, something something government.
"Something something government" being:
1. I want to keep a secret.
2. If I share my secret with this person, they are legally bound to reveal it.
3. Therefore I will not share it with this person.
There may be additional reasons, but worrying about them is like worrying about a broken leg while your patient is flatlining - utterly useless until you fix the main problem. So yes, your thinking is crippled.
I will happily continue to think with crutches then :)
it takes an admirable amount of courage to keep flawed thinking when it's pointed out to you!
Thanks. My mom also tells me that I'm very brave!
But to get back on track: Someone pointing out some potential flaws in my thinking does not always mean that they are actually there.
q: why won't people open up to therapists?
a: because therapists won't keep it to themselves.
q: nah that can't be it. why oh why won't people open up to therapists? it'll forever be a mystery.
All you are doing is reinforcing my suspicion that your personal trust issues are clouding your world view.
Not everyone thinks like you. It may be a shocking revelation.