Posted by DAisym on December 31, 2008, at 18:04:06
In reply to Re: Well, I tried w/my pdoc » raisinb, posted by antigua3 on December 31, 2008, at 17:35:29
I actually prefer the depression over the aggitation - I don't feel like I have to *do* anything. Whan I'm anxious, I want to smack something.
I think you did a great job with your anger. You opened the door to being able to express it when you feel it. Like many things, it won't be there when you want it to be - but now you can (better) allow it when it peaks out. I often want my therapist to provoke me, or to fight back so I can come out swinging. Instead, he so reasonable accepts it that I find I'm arguing with myself! That said, there have been more storms in recent months, they sometimes come out of nowhere.
Try not to feel pressured by his "I thought you were really going to do it." I see it as another way he wants to help you.
And yes, caring is scary. I'm currently working at showing my therapist all the reasons he shouldn't care about me and shouldn't show it. Imagine how I will feel if he agrees! :(
Sounds like you need to take the next few days and just pull in a bit. Find a quiet spot and read or clean out your closet. I'm planning on doing this also.
Happy New Year.
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