Posted by Pandabear on January 22, 2004, at 21:43:22
I had posted something about possible transference that I was experiencing with my therapist a few weeks ago and I just wanted say that I ended up writing a letter to my therapist after our last session because I was becoming so overwhelmed with everything...I explained to her that I was condsidering her to be like my "mom" and that I knew that she wasnt, and how that I was upset at her for some of the things she was suggesting to me because It made me feel like I was talking to my mom..and we dont get along...and anyway,I told her that I was about to cancel all of our meetings bc of my frustrating and anxiety over everything...
At our previous meeting on Wednesday, she told me that she was so proud of me and that I was experiencing transference and that it was a good thing because this meant that my therapy was improving and that now i could open up and tell her things and that the way I acted towards her and the skills I learned from her I could transfer to my mother. She proceeded to tell me that she was in awe of me because I think with a psychological mind..and that that is one of the reasons why i like coming to therapy because I can talk about things and learn about whats wrong with me. I told her that I knew it was transference bc I had been researching it for about two weeks but, I wasnt going to say anything because I am not the therapist ...and I didnt want to diagnose myself. Anyway, she was very pleased and I was releaved because I had no idea how she was going to react to my letter. I told her that, and I also said that I didnt see her dropping me off the face of the planet just because I was experiencing transference...and she smiled and said "your correct". Woohoo. (Can you tell I am happy) :) I have been stressed out over my feelings lately and it is so good to finally realize what is happening inside of my mind...AND, to realize that my therapist is supporting what is happening...thank goodness!
poster:Pandabear
thread:304422
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20040116/msgs/304422.html