Posted by Dinah on May 7, 2011, at 9:01:12
In reply to Pressure, posted by Tabitha on May 6, 2011, at 5:09:47
From what I remember about your work situation, it would be overwhelming to many, of not most, people. Is there any way to maintain a decent lifestyle in a less stressful job?
Recently someone at my office went through a life threatening illness. It looks like this person will live, but the general office consensus is that it would be crazy to come back after almost dying to *this*. Which, when you think about it, is a rather odd way of thinking about it. Any of us could drop dead tomorrow, and if it's not the way we want this person to live after facing death, why is it the way we want to live? Still, habit is hard to break.
Therapy can help vent the stress. I suppose it could conceivably help us see things from a different point of view. But it can't change the reality. Although I suppose it could help us prepare to change the reality, if that's the focus.
I agree with you about the irony of accepting her point of view meaning that you are developing your own identity. :)
I'm not sure I could tolerate a three hour session! For that matter, I'm pretty sure my therapist couldn't either. Do you think it was overall helpful?
Thank heavens for the weekend. I hope things are calmer next week.
poster:Dinah
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