Posted by gazo on March 26, 2007, at 15:10:44
In reply to Re: Dinah » gazo, posted by Dinah on March 26, 2007, at 11:17:40
> I'm not sure if he meant it to be therapeutic, or he just has indigestion, I'll ask.
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I think that is a wonderful approach, and as you say, it works well once you are comfortable. I suppose it bothers me so because one issue I have is being worried about upsetting people.. a display of anger or frustration would send me over the edge.
> And when I'm pushed I dig my heels in. I'm better coaxed or led.That is me exactly. I mean *exactly.* I am worried that if the new guy is too direct I'll meet him head on... he needs to walk to me unarmed.. BUT.. if he was too goooey soft I'd probably run. I don't do mushy well at all.
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> There is technique to therapy, no doubt about it. And we shouldn't complain overmuch, because if there wasn't, we'd have no reason to see professionals instead of friends.This is true. I think having techinques is fine, and sometimes not explaining is ok too. But I think they should mostly be open about it. maybe that is just me. I feel a little manipulated i guess... i think it's like you said about not telling your T you were reading up.. I am going to find out if there is some technique being used on me sooner or later, so I'd feel better about it if they'd fess up. Just me though.
> Should I just have trusted him and let the process take me away? Maybe. But first I'd have had to have a personality transplant. Or had the pod people take me over.
Hahahahahaaa! Funny :o) I am weird I guess..ok, i KNOW i am weird. I just throw all the pieces out there early, let him pick 'em up. I hope he doesn't think that is a sign of trust.. it isn't. It's just who I am. I can tell you about anything, but I won't connect with the feelings surounding it.. that's the trust part.
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