Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 21:17:42
In reply to pulling back, posted by sunnydays on April 1, 2008, at 17:21:18
I think it might be healthy to sometimes listen to that part of us that feels no need to be rational or say the "right" things. And to respect those feelings. But there is also the reality that we have to be adult and responsible and respectful of others.
I've split those two way too far apart, and it causes me trouble sometimes in that I don't always recognize what I'm feeling. So that would be my only caution.
The nice thing about long term therapy is that there will be times when we pull back, or don't feel close, or feel hurt, or scared. But that isn't the end. There will also be times we feel connected and cared for. There is time for all of that.
You said your therapist recently lost a client to suicide? Is it making a difference in his attitude and behavior?
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