Posted by Dinah on February 3, 2003, at 22:04:30
In reply to Re: Why can't you see more than one therapist at once? » Dinah, posted by judy1 on January 30, 2003, at 17:30:27
Funny you should mention that, Judy. Abandonment is one of my main issues, and the reason for this question really. A while back we had discussed directly guiding the therapy towards my fears of abandonment, and ways to help me deal with that.
I reminded him of it the session before I posted this question. And really got the feeling that he had no more idea than I did of how he might help me or what to do. He mentioned some things that were really common sense, and that I'm positive he's mentioned before. But I got the feeling that we were equally at sea as to where to go from here.
I have zero desire to leave this therapist. In many ways he does what I need him to do. But in a few ways I feel I need to move forward. I certainly have mentioned it to him, in as non threatening and non judgemental manner as I could. But I think a second viewpoint, not for just a one shot consultation, but on a longer term basis, might be helpful.
It doesn't really matter, of course. I agreed not to see someone else while seeing this guy. And I'm not going to go back on my agreement, and he won't give me permission to do so. And since I'm not going to quit seeing him, I can't see someone else either.
I was just wondering if there was good reason for the prohibition, and I see there is.
I'll be ok with it. And I guess it really isn't all that unusual after seven years to wonder what else is out there.
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