Posted by sunnydays on February 26, 2007, at 20:28:08
In reply to Re: ^^^please respond to the above, somebody^^^^, posted by Raindancer on February 26, 2007, at 18:03:11
> Hello Sunny. That must have been a really difficult session. I really can understand that as I sometimes come out of my session feeling really battered and bruised inside, and have then also had doubts about my T's caring for me at all.
**** Bruised is just how I feel. I so wanted him to be gentle today, it was what got me out of bed (among other things... I'm really responsible so I've never actually not gotten out of bed). And to not have that hurt.
I think therapy can feel a bit like marriage or other very close relationships. The feelings are so intense (on both sides, though they may be different) and when each word is so important and we are so sensitive to what is happening, it can hurt a lot. At other times, when things go well and we feel deeply understood, it can feel warm and wonderful. You seem to have had a good relationship with your T and developed trust between you. It's pretty certain that he challenged you so that you might get a different perspective on things and it could be quite helpful to tell him how this made you feel.
**** I know. I already sent him one email, and I'll probably send him another tonight. He said that he was trying to get me to consider more the adult side of me. But it still hurts.
What feels like a "bad" session can often lead to greater understanding between you the next time you meet.
**** Yeah, it has once before. But it's so so hard. Thanks Raindancer.
sunnydays
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