Posted by daisym on July 13, 2006, at 12:27:41
In reply to Re: am I expecting too much? » Daisym, posted by wishingstar on July 12, 2006, at 16:32:11
I can't help but think you might not be working with the right person. I don't know how long you've been working with her and I don't suggest a change lightly. But if you don't feel heard and held between sessions, which is 99% of your life, the time you are in session isn't going to matter much. Therapy has to stretch over into your real life in ways that you can use as strengths, information and supports. It is about internalizing your therapist.
It is also very, very hard. I can hear my therapist in my head but I still freak out without him.
And I hate to say this, but sometimes the bpd diagnosis results in the kind of treatment you are describing. Everything gets prescribed to that. I hope this isn't the case. And it does sound like this is just the way this therapist works. So it either works for you or it doesn't.
I hope things get back on track when you come back. Until then, be kind to yourself.
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