Posted by annierose on January 4, 2005, at 20:43:05
In reply to Re: Ever been sad and not know why?, posted by Daisym on January 4, 2005, at 19:15:50
Dasiym-
I see a psychodynamic T and I usually only see her 2x a week. Since November, I've been going 3X (due to a court case I was involved in + the holidays), but she is "traditional" I guess in some ways. Yes, she would consider our relationship a curative factor in the therapy, so she would love for me to disclose these feelings.
She brings herself into the therapy lots of times with questions like, "So do you ever feel that way with me?" or "Do you wonder what I am thinking about you when you say xyz?" ... But lately, she has stopped asking those questions.
I liked it when she asks those direct questions because it's easier to talk about then me bringing the topic around to "her". That's why I was happy that she brought up my note today, gave me a venue to explore.I do lie down (most of the time), but I felt a need to connect with her eye to eye this week.
And no, I have never mentioned babble to her.I agree that it is best to be 100% forthcoming to make my therapy experience authentic. And I do try. She will ask, "what is the worse thing that can happen?". I don't want to find out!! I'll melt? Shame is a word I have used to describe my uncomfortableness ... as well as heighten self-consciousness. Sure is an interesting ride. Thank you so much for your input. It has been very helpful. -Annierose
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