Posted by IntendedMispelling on November 22, 2009, at 4:58:08
In reply to Re: Where are the honest people in this world?, posted by emilyp on November 22, 2009, at 3:32:17
I was referring to therapists who have an unconscious or conscious tendency to be insincere/dishonest and not listen to me.They put everything I say into a simplified schema. As a consequence they are unable to understand me and therefor they can not help me.
Sincerity, despite the fact that it is considered to be quaint, old fashion and a little stupid, is really the only way of authentically relating to others. Nobody is too smart or too sophisticated to speak to another person in a way that is straightforward and meaningful.
People in general lack sincerity because they think that being open to anyone (perceived) different from themselves degrades them.
I am glad that I have gotten a number of useful leads from people who have posted to this board but that doesn't mean I'm not still looking. I've also reflected on many of the ideas i've read from other posters. I am very open to other opinions. Just because I disagree with them doesn't mean that I haven't taken them seriously.
I want someone who is aware of how a mental illness relates to the subtleties of social interaction while at the same time strives to avoid participating in those very actions. I want a therapist who can act as my advocate in this world.
For those who have not had this experience in life it is not easy to understand what I am talking about. People who regularly experience some form of sincerity from others can be quite blind to the fact that such interactions don't necessarily characterize everyones world
Its not to much to ask for, but as with anything in life it is not easy to get, and I will have to struggle against the naysayers and the doubters to get what I want.
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