Posted by lookdownfish on December 22, 2003, at 15:31:43
In reply to 'success' in psychoanalysis, posted by badhaircut on December 22, 2003, at 11:17:47
Thanks for your post - very interesting.
I guess it's not really right to think about Success vs Failure, but to consider any small incremental improvements that one can make. My therapist didn't promise dramatic results, and I hope none of them do. However, I certainly have some fairly specific goals in mind for my own treatment and my therapist knows what they are. What worries me is whether or not we are headed in the right direction. The therapy is just so unfocussed, and she doesn't do anything to help me concentrate on the important stuff.
>it's burdened with tons of dogma and rituals that are irrelevant to self-acceptance and can even obstruct it.
Can you elaborate?
If you were into psychoanalysis at one point, what brought you to this point of view? I almost don't want to know, because I don't want to lose the Faith! but tell me anyway, if you can. Did you have a sudden realisation, or gradual. Was it during your therapy or after you terminated? I'm very into it myself at the moment although I also still retain a degree of scepticism, but I am prepared to suspend disbelief for a little while. Your post made me worry that I've been indoctrinated. I will strive to keep hold of my cynicism:)
totally love your nane too :)
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