Posted by tinydancer on March 14, 2004, at 12:54:51
In reply to Re: I hate therapy (rant) » tinydancer, posted by Elle2021 on March 14, 2004, at 12:18:53
> Definitely. I had tons of questions for her that I had written down and I forgot them at home. It had been almost a moht since I had seen her and I guess I just expected more? Some revelation about the manic episode I had...more info on what's going on with me. Stuff like that. I did have my heart set on having a good session.
> ElleThis reminds me of an experience I had with my T after Christmas break. I think it had been 2 weeks, maybe a little more. As anyone with psychological problems knows, holidays are hell so it felt like a lot longer.
When I saw him again I realized I had huge expectations. I seriously expected him to suddenly whisk me up and away to Paris or something. I wasn't aware that I had expectations this high going on, but afterwards I shared what had happened with him and he reflected,"Could it have been inevitable?" I think it is easy to put unrealistic, and even inhuman expectations on our T's regarding what happens in our sessions. I am not saying you did that, but I know that I do and have seen where it leads. We expect a lot in return for all that we give, and its natural to be let down when she didn't have the answers you were hoping for. I know what a let down it is to leave and feel dissatisfied with the time you just spent with your T. When is the next time you see her?
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