Posted by shortelise on September 2, 2004, at 13:07:54
In reply to Re: I'm not feeling too good about my decision, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2004, at 0:26:22
Dinah, "drat him"?
I am so sorry, but here I am laughing again, but more because if he is glad you are talking about seeing him less often, it means he does have your best interest at heart, that he sees the progress you have made and feels you are ready to see him less. If he seemed "awfully happy" about it, to me it means that you are going in the right direction.
OMG, this must mean that you are better than you were! This must mean that you have made some progress!
This must mean that you may one day actually be capable of living your life fully and happily (or as happily as any human can)!
Dinah, ok, I am projecting a little, but I am so glad for you.
I am trying to imagine what life will be like without my psychiatrist. I feel so stupid! Here I am, a 48 year old woman, fully grown, married, have a house, two cars, a cat and a career. And I am wondering what I will do without my little balding friend whom I see once every two weeks.
What is it? Why is this attachment so very powerful? It's amazing. A little bit of empathy, lots of sympathy, a **LOT** of kindness, and Whammo!
He tells me that he can't "keep" me (my term not his) because it's not good for me, That it would be counterproductive, that the point of therapy is not to need it anymore.
Sorry Dinah, I could go on and on, but you write what I feel! Thank you so much.
ShortE
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