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Posted by Angela2 on June 4, 2004, at 20:02:59
My T is a hypocrit. She tells me I need to learn that sometimes I have to do things I don't want to do (referring to my not wanting to be in school), but then she tells me, I shouldn't participate in the things that make me uncomfortable and make me feel like I don't want to do them. Being one with social anxiety, I would like to break through my barrier and experience things, as uncomfortable as they may be. She was basically trying to tell me that I shouldn't go to the bible study I want to go to because it makes me uncomfortable.
I am tired of being told what I should and shouldn't do, and that my decisions are naive, because I am a person who can stand on her own two feet. I really want to prove that to my parents and to myself. Because I am tired of hearing her tell me confusing and conflicting things. She just doesn't understand social anxiety because she doesn't specialize in it. She really is a good therapist. She's supportive. But her advice on how to handle my social anxiety means nothing to me. The only thing we've accomplished is that I am struggling with my identity because of it. I'd like to see a CBT specialist, but I'm afraid I'll come out with no opinions and values of my own.
Thanks for listening.
Angela
Posted by shadows721 on June 10, 2004, at 17:35:40
In reply to My T is a Hypocrit, posted by Angela2 on June 4, 2004, at 20:02:59
Hi Angela,
I know that it has taken me years to understand the therapy terms, because it seemed that therapist were talking out of both sides of their mouth when it came to the topic of Safety. Oh, how I would be fighting angry about it. My current t finally explained what the others were failing to explain.
Yep, there are things that we need to do to survive in life and then there are things that we should avoid to protect ourselves. It's a complicated issue.
How are you doing?
Posted by Angela2 on June 12, 2004, at 19:13:53
In reply to Re: My T is a Hypocrit, posted by shadows721 on June 10, 2004, at 17:35:40
I'm alright. Thanks for taking my post seriously. I'm going to start focusing on other things instead of therapy, because I feel like I am at a dead end right now. She's just, there are so many aspects of my life that she just doesn't understand or realize are a part of me. She only sees the diagnosed part, and I don't even agree with her about it.
She is pretty supportive when it comes to school though. Its really hard for me, and she's the only person who's there right now. I wish I didn't have to pay someone to be there for me though.
So yeah, thanks for responding Shadows. You rock.
Angela
Posted by shadows721 on June 12, 2004, at 19:52:14
In reply to Re: My T is a Hypocrit, posted by Angela2 on June 12, 2004, at 19:13:53
I am sure glad that you are doing okay. I was worried about you.
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