Posted by galkeepinon on September 10, 2003, at 18:56:13
In reply to Re: Feelings tonight » galkeepinon, posted by fallsfall on September 10, 2003, at 18:17:34
That's it!!! That's exactly what I did at the appt the other day. When my psychiatrist asked me questions I honestly couldn't remember. So I said that I couldn't. It was like I went numb when he asked. I just wonder what I am trying to protect myself from? I really like my psychiatrist, he is a great doctor and a very fine human being, a real family man, reputable in my community, etc. I know I would have no problem sharing with him, I've done so in the past, he's seen me bawl my eyes out.
Thank you for that website, thanks so much!
I have some reading to do there.
> Hmmm. Resistance.
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> My understanding is that resistance is when you are avoiding an issue. But more than that, it is when you are UNconsciously avoiding the issue. So, for instance, if you have a fight with your mother and you go to therapy, but in front of your therapist you can't remember what she said - that is resistance. Many times I think that resistance is caused by fear - you are trying to protect yourself.
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> This website explains a little more: http://www.geocities.com/psychotherapyuk/letgo/
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> Journalling usually helps me - it helps me get more comfortable with an idea because noone else is reacting to it while I'm writing. Your Psychiatrist sounds wise.
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