Posted by LittleGirlLost on December 1, 2005, at 10:29:43
In reply to Re: I'm too embarrassed to talk about this.... » LittleGirlLost, posted by daisym on November 29, 2005, at 19:44:22
> It probably is related in some way to your abuse -- I imagine you feel really vulnerable and exposed. And perhaps, (this is a little out there) the sounds that happen when you go to the bathroom feel like a giant alert system that tells anyone else within ear shot that you are vulnerable and exposed right now.
Daisy,
As "out there" as it may sound, it does make sense! I tend to be a rather quiet person; I don't like to draw attention to myself... and i don't want an alert system when i go potty... :(
> This could be left over from your early potty training experiences too -- parents sometimes stay with kids and urge them to go and a battle or shaming insues. These are very formative events and stay with us.That's sort of what my T asked me... But I really don't remember potty training, or anything about it.
> Do you have a coworker you can enlist to guard the door for you? Or can you make a "temporary out of order" sign for when you go in? I bet you can scout around near the office for a quick pit stop place too. Starbucks usually has single stalls and they seem to be everywhere.LOL I like the ideas. However, I probably can't get an ally to guard the door... strange office dynamics that I can't get into now. I like the idea about the "out of order" sign, but with my luck, the maintenance guy would come in!
And there is a Target nearby that I can go to on my lunch hour if need be, lol, but that would only account for one time.
> As far as telling your therapist, maybe take in your post. Certainly you express your fear and discomfort well in it. I'm sure she won't laugh at you.Thanks... and I know she wouldn't laugh at me, I jsut feel so embarrassed though, and I don't like these bathroom words and subjects. :(
i feel little.> (((LGL))) Good luck with the move!
Thanks... Just got word we are moving Tuesday morning... guess I'll just have to go straight there on Tuesday. Only 2 more days "here". :'(lgl
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