Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2009, at 11:55:37
In reply to Re: Feeling better now » Dinah, posted by raisinb on April 28, 2009, at 22:27:02
> That sounds perfect. Makes me understand why you stay with him for such a long time.
When he's great, he's golden. Good thing I can remember that the next session when he says something really stupid (like today). Still, he can be very very good at times. And no matter what, he's the only therapist/mommy I'm ever likely to have. :)
> I struggle too with the issue of self-acceptance vs. others' abilities to connect with me--the things that are inherent to me that give other people trouble or anxiety. That's one of the most valuable outcomes of therapy.
That's a tough one. I can see where my negative expectations do tend to cause me to push others away, even if they are trying to reach out to me. Because things have given people trouble in the past, I assume they'll give me trouble in the future.
My therapist and I talked a lot about self acceptance. I really do feel like I like myself quite well (my insides at least). I may even feel like I have qualities that others might enjoy, if they got to know me. Somehow I can hold that view simultaneously with the other.
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> I am glad you are feeling better :)I am. It's feeling way more in perspective.
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