Posted by fairywings on December 6, 2005, at 21:05:20
In reply to Re: So.....how DO you sit?! » fairywings, posted by Dinah on December 6, 2005, at 20:39:57
> I sit arms folded tightly, legs crossed tightly.
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> lol. I remembered this thread when I saw my therapist Sunday and I asked how my body language read to him. So he impersonated me. :) He looked soooo funny. I said I'd guess he was angry with me.
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> In reality, I just feel more secure that way, like I'm holding myself.
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> But I guess there is anxiety involved. And self protection.Oh gosh Dinah, I NEVER thought about how we came across to THEM!!! Wow, I bet I look weird! I completely understand the need to felt secure and protected.
I sit a couple of ways depending on how I feel. When I'm comfortable, I sit with my arm on the arm of the love seat, legs either crossed, or feet on floor. When I'm feeling more insecure, I sit holding my arms. I don't have very good eye contact. Since he sits off to the side, it's kind of awkward to look at him anyway.
So strange, I never really thought about it before.
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