Posted by CareBear04 on January 21, 2008, at 23:06:43
In reply to Re: Completely shut off in therapy » CareBear04, posted by star008 on January 20, 2008, at 8:45:26
it's definitely easier for me to express things that i'm uncomfortable about in writing, although i've rarely had the experience of actually being there while the person read it. i imagine it would be just as you described-- really, really uncomfortable. i think i have a hard time standing up for myself or making requests, and it's easier for me to make a statement and lay out my reasoning without being interrupted or having to see their immediate reaction. surprisingly, though, i haven't always gotten good responses from written communication, especially emails. there's definitely something to be said for being physicially present in conversation and able to see and hear emotion and read body language. without that, it's so easy for things to be taken out of context... i think i'm just making excuses that will tip the balance against writing my thoughts down for my pdoc. it would be easier if i could find a way to combine the best of both worlds for the least painful form of communication.
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