Posted by lingonberry on December 15, 2009, at 11:27:43
In reply to Re: T acts clinical » lingonberry, posted by deerock on December 15, 2009, at 9:41:28
> interesting. if you have such a good relationship with the therapist, whats the point of being in therapy?
Hi Deerock,
and thanks for asking. I have emotional issues I need to work trough, (Ive grown up with neglect and abuse)and having a good relationship with my T is exactly whats given me the opportunity to do that.
> i always thought the point of therapy was to work out relational issues that come up in therapy.
Youre right. But that doesnt necessarily mean you have to act on those feelings. I get mad at my T, especially in the past, but I dont act on those feelings; I feel them and then we talk about them. My T is not my enemy, my own thoughts and feelings are.
> i guess it makes me feel really messed up when i think about how much i rage at my therapist and then hearing about others who get along well with their therapists.Dont fool yourself - youre not messed up. You have a lot of insights. Try not to compare yourself with others. We just react in different ways.
> i should mention that most of the time, i get along with my therapist fine. its just that i get pissed and lose sight of how pissed i am.
Maybe thats the difference between us - I dont lose sight.
> glad things are going well for you and southern.Thank you! I wish you the best.
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