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Posted by Dinah on March 24, 2007, at 20:31:52
And it's amazing how good I feel.
It's been too long. I mean, I know I'm good at what I do, but mainly I do the same thing, so it doesn't mean I feel smart. And I have been getting nothing but negativity about being behind all the time.
Feeling smart is so much a part of my self esteem. It's positively energizing to feel that way.
Posted by scratchpad on March 25, 2007, at 14:52:56
In reply to I felt smart today!!!, posted by Dinah on March 24, 2007, at 20:31:52
> And it's amazing how good I feel.
>
> It's been too long. I mean, I know I'm good at what I do, but mainly I do the same thing, so it doesn't mean I feel smart. And I have been getting nothing but negativity about being behind all the time.
>
> Feeling smart is so much a part of my self esteem. It's positively energizing to feel that way.
I think that you are seeing what the rest of the world sees already!sp
Posted by 10derHeart on March 25, 2007, at 15:53:16
In reply to Re: I felt smart today!!! » Dinah, posted by scratchpad on March 25, 2007, at 14:52:56
> I think that you are seeing what the rest of the world sees already!Exactly. Well said, sp :-)
Posted by Dinah on March 25, 2007, at 17:33:52
In reply to Re: I felt smart today!!! » scratchpad, posted by 10derHeart on March 25, 2007, at 15:53:16
I was quite insufferable yesterday, gliding about the house singing "I feel pretty" well into the night.
I did always know that I placed too much importance on that aspect of myself, but still the rejuvenating effects of feeling that way were astonishing to me.
Perhaps the energy and time I would expend in finding regular ways to exercise my brain would be more than repaid.
Posted by Dinah on March 27, 2007, at 20:00:05
In reply to Why thank you!, posted by Dinah on March 25, 2007, at 17:33:52
He said he's seen my confidence eroding over the last few years.
I wonder why he never said anything?
Posted by scratchpad on March 28, 2007, at 7:03:47
In reply to My therapist wasn't at all surprised, posted by Dinah on March 27, 2007, at 20:00:05
> He said he's seen my confidence eroding over the last few years.
>
> I wonder why he never said anything?Because being quiet about it is good for his business? (Sorry, I'm having a touch of cynicism today. Achoo!!)
sp
Posted by Dinah on March 28, 2007, at 7:50:08
In reply to Re: My therapist wasn't at all surprised » Dinah, posted by scratchpad on March 28, 2007, at 7:03:47
In general I'm not averse to cynicism, even or maybe even especially about my therapist.
But he knows my overriding reason for still being in therapy, and this isn't it. It's more to his advantage to keep me up and working so I can pay his bill.
Posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2007, at 13:51:30
In reply to Re: My therapist wasn't at all surprised » scratchpad, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2007, at 7:50:08
Dinah I've always known you are smart managing the boards and working and raising a son you'd have to be smart to do all this at the same time. Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 29, 2007, at 16:37:21
In reply to Re: My therapist wasn't at all surprised » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2007, at 13:51:30
As quickly as it came, with the reminder of all I had temporarily put out of mind.
Thank you Phillipa. I appreciate it. :)
Posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2007, at 18:42:56
In reply to Poof! It's gone., posted by Dinah on March 29, 2007, at 16:37:21
Dinah in one week? Must have been a triggering event? Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 29, 2007, at 22:57:28
In reply to Re: Poof! It's gone. » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2007, at 18:42:56
Yeah, there was a trigger for feeling good, and another for feeling bad. I'm too reactive I guess.
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