Posted by LittleGirlLost on February 3, 2009, at 12:07:19
In reply to Questions about your T, posted by Looney Tunes on January 31, 2009, at 13:22:15
> So since I am really struggling with my T and am trying to figure out if my issues are "normal" here are some questions that if you all could answer would be helpful. -- Thanks so much!
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> 1) How long have you been with CURRENT T? Did you have a previous T?
I've been with my therapist for just under 5.5 years. I had another therapist prior to her as well for a few years.
> 2) Is your T male or female?
Female
> 3) What is the orientation of your T? Did you know when you started with T?
Psychodynamic
> 4) Are you older, younger, or same age as T?
I'm younger. She's old enough to be my mother. I like the age difference, just worry about her retiring or something.> 5) What type of transference have you experienced? Do you think it is limited by your T's age or gender?
Maternal transference, definitely. I don't think there are any limitations...
> 6) Do you look at your T? How frequently? (I mean literally at their face when talking)
I try to, but don't look at her much. I look at the floor, or off to the side; but I try to glance her way every now and then. We were having a very intense moment a few weeks ago and I wasn't looking at her; I couldn't. However, when she kept saying my name and asking me to look at her (which she rarely does); I physically couldn't. It was weird. But I wonder why she did that; I also wonder why I just could not look at her.
> 7) What is your greatest fear of your T?
I worry about her getting rid of me/leaving/moving, but I don't think that fear is really warranted. I think mostly I worry about her retiring... and I've even worry about something happening to her. (I don't want to say it, but I'm sure you know what I mean.)
> 8) Do you just let yourself "be" in T? Or are you composed and careful?
I am much too composed and careful! Sometimes I hate it about myself. Even she has asked me what it would be like to let myself feel free.LGL
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