Posted by gardenergirl on January 26, 2004, at 5:41:41
In reply to Re: The Kleenex Box, posted by pegasus on January 24, 2004, at 23:24:06
> I've always hated crying in therapy, which is too bad, because I cry at the drop of a hat. When I cry I also sometimes get frustrated and angry, because it takes away my ability to keep talking.
I am exactly the same way! But it seems, recently, like I am crying less outside of therapy in situations when I normally would be bawling and unable to stop. Maybe it really helps to get it out in a safe place???
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> Recently when I was shopping around for a new therapist, I cried in front of every prospective therapist I saw . . . not on purpose, but maybe it was a good test. They all said something reassuring about how difficult the situation was, and about half of them offered me a kleenex box, while the other half had kleenex within easy reach. I actually picked the person I felt the most comfortable crying in front of.What a great test! I'm glad you found one you are comfortable with. I cried a ton in the first session, too.
Take care,
gg
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