Posted by Daisym on October 31, 2010, at 22:46:48
In reply to Re: I wasn't sure what to do » Dinah, posted by annierose on October 31, 2010, at 14:10:56
I think there is a fine balance that all care givers have to walk which is being reassuring and yet being truthful.
My therapist sometimes makes a list of all the things going wrong in my life. I think his intention is to help me see that I do, indeed, have reason to be upset. I want to scream at him, "stop it, stop it!" This is not helping!
Do you think this might also be a female/male thing? I've noticed that my sons tend to be pretty OK with saying, "I have no idea what to do" while I continue to look for ideas or at least offer reassurance that the answer will present itself.
I will say, when there isn't a lot going on, it is much easier to get annoyed about all these personal foibles.
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