Posted by naiad on January 21, 2004, at 12:22:54
In reply to Re: Ordinary Phone Call Fraught w/ Transference, posted by Joslynn on January 21, 2004, at 11:46:55
I hate phone calls! Once I had to cancel at the last minute because of a blizzard, so I called his cell phone. When I identified myself by name, he thought it was a friend of his with the same name. His tone of voice was friendlier than usual until he realized it was me. Then he became quite business-like. I didn't think I felt offended or anything. Well, he must have felt bad about it so in our next session thats all we talked about! What were my feelings, and on and on... it did evolve into me being hurt, because there was such a distinction between my status and his friend's. I used to want the warmth, but, like you at times, I am cycling out of transference now so it wouldn't bother me if that same incidence were to occur today.
It sounds to me, from your reaction, that you must have wanted/needed more from him than insurance info. Hindsight is great. Hope you are feeling better.
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