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Posted by QuietHeart on January 31, 2004, at 13:19:38
Help, I am feeling so weird and just bratty and spoiled. I had a session on Wed with my T and I was getting from our conversation that she thought I was just there for self-actualization and stuff. I honestly came because I was depressed and didn't feel like I could get thru the day without crying, etc. I will admit I don't have any "HUGE" stuff in my past -- some bad stuff, some good stuff, the usual. I mean, I don't want her to think I don't need to be there and that I am just another young privileged person needing someone but then I myself am feeling insecure about what she thinks of me and whether she's taking my problems seriously. What's the best way to talk to her about this without losing my dignity? Also, I am feeling awkward about ending, and about talking about ending and about what will happen and I am just such a mess, I've been in therapy for about 3 months so far, and I will have to quit soon bc of insurance. I don't know, please advise.
Posted by Racer on January 31, 2004, at 14:35:22
In reply to Help, weird session, posted by QuietHeart on January 31, 2004, at 13:19:38
Just my 2 cents worth, but I'd bring it up as one of your "issues": "gee, doc, I've got this nagging feeling that I don't deserve therapy, that I'm just a dissatisfied young person suffering from privilege, even though I am truly suffering." Open it up as an issue to talk through, emphasize the sense that you're doubting your worthiness or true need for therapy, and ask her to guide you through processing it all.
For what it's worth, I think everybody who wants therapy has a valid reason to have it, even if it's not immediately clear what that reason might be.
Good luck.
Posted by Karen_kay on January 31, 2004, at 14:50:22
In reply to Re: Help, weird session, posted by Racer on January 31, 2004, at 14:35:22
I completely agree with Racer. I started therapy to help me cope with anxiety and SI (also, a dx of Bipolar disorder). But, while in therapy I started to remember issues from my past that opened up a whole new bucked of worms. I admit I started therapy because I needed it, but I still was unsure if I truly was "worthy." I honestly don't think you'd spend your time and money on therapy if you didn't need it. Talk to your therapist about how you feel. I once asked my therapist if there was something wrong with me and he answered, "Well, you're sitting here aren't you." I didn't take it as an insult in the least. I took it as his way of saying, "You deserve to get better and I'm here to help you." You wouldn't be going if you didn't have a reason...
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