Posted by Racer on March 5, 2008, at 21:38:21
In reply to I hate the money part, posted by Maxime on March 5, 2008, at 18:55:04
I don't know what it is, but I do know what you mean. I've had the same reaction at times. Less as though I was the whore, but more like I had to pay for it... (Oh, yeah, I guess I do have to pay for it -- if the "it" is talking...)
I don't know what might help -- ask to be billed? Or ask if you could pay at the beginning of the month, or the beginning of the session?
Oh! Hey, how could I forget -- this is therapy you're talking about: have you talked about this? (My therapist would be so proud of me for asking...) It's probably not that uncommon to feel that way -- I think it's because we do form an emotional connection to our therapists, and then it gets reduced back to money. Whyever it happens, though -- it still interferes, so it's still worth discussing.
I'm glad you're seeing someone you're liking.
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