Posted by Dinah on July 12, 2006, at 7:39:44
In reply to Why it's a bad idea to google your T, posted by jammerlich on July 12, 2006, at 1:32:09
I think you could easily get by with mentioning that your husband noticed the name, and you were wondering if there was a relationship.
Although I'm astounded that in this day and age that anyone would be upset with being googled. Even my computer unsavvy therapist knows he'll be googled. And I think he googles himself now and then, and tries to get removed what he doesn't want to be public.
She likely didn't mention it because she was afraid it would make it difficult for you to talk about things honestly, without screening your words to protect her feelings. It doesn't always make it easier to share something just because you know someone else has similarities in their position.
I started to say something not too long ago, realized that my therapist had gone through something similar and what I said about myself might sting him a bit, and told him I was reluctant to continue. He of course urged me to continue, but simultaneously withdrew.
It's not always a positive thing. But it's more positive than keeping a secret. That can be a real therapy blocker.
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