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Posted by llrrrpp on July 23, 2006, at 23:35:20
Hmm,
I've only seen T once in the last 6 weeks. Now I have a session in 2 days. What to talk about? I don't even know. I'm nowhere near being in a crisis, which is novel, as I've been in pretty bad shape for most of my sessions.Seriously, what should I talk about? my vacation? The bugs that flew into my mouth while I was riding my bike? My ability to limit my alcohol consumption (practice makes easier). Seeing my parents for the first time in 9 months? Wanting to have a baby after cuddling with my baby nephew and niece? How to limit my internet consumption?
I dunno. So much to say, and yet so little. What's this therapy thing about, anyways?
-ll
Posted by Dinah on July 24, 2006, at 2:08:09
In reply to out of practice, posted by llrrrpp on July 23, 2006, at 23:35:20
I know what you mean! It seems like my therapist and I did nothing but relationship crisis for months and months, and I had forgotten how to do anything else.
But it's surprising how easy it was to get the rhythm again.
Perhaps you could start with how good you sound, and whether you feel that good as well. Being with your husband must be very very good for you!
Posted by fallsfall on July 24, 2006, at 9:56:49
In reply to out of practice, posted by llrrrpp on July 23, 2006, at 23:35:20
You don't have to plan what you will say. Just go in there and tell him whatever comes to your mind at the time. It's pretty hard to do that, I love to plan, but it is often helpful. You don't have to say the perfect thing. You just need to try to say what you feel at the moment.
Posted by wishingstar on July 24, 2006, at 15:57:04
In reply to Re: out of practice » llrrrpp, posted by fallsfall on July 24, 2006, at 9:56:49
Sometimes for me the best discussions happen when I'm not in crisis and go into the session with no idea what I'll say. I think a calm(ish) mind allows us to process things differently and get to deeper underlying issues that are maybe harder to reach when everything is so acute and painful. I'm sure you'll find something to talk about. Good luck. :)
Posted by llrrrpp on July 24, 2006, at 15:59:34
In reply to Re: out of practice » llrrrpp, posted by Dinah on July 24, 2006, at 2:08:09
> I know what you mean! It seems like my therapist and I did nothing but relationship crisis for months and months, and I had forgotten how to do anything else.
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> But it's surprising how easy it was to get the rhythm again.
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> Perhaps you could start with how good you sound, and whether you feel that good as well. Being with your husband must be very very good for you!Thanks for writing back Dinah :)
The thing is, that I started therapy this spring when I was in the midst of severe depression, so i've never really done therapy like this before.i guess life is plenty hard enough even when I'm feeling well. T might decide I'm ready for a push :) and give me some work to do. He's done that before- been tough when I need it, and understanding when I need it. I guess that's his job.
Being with husband *is* good for me- i see him next in about 2 weeks. He makes me laugh, and he has a lot of energy (forces me to exercise and get out to do stuff). And he's affectionate too. (((husband)))
-ll
Posted by llrrrpp on July 24, 2006, at 16:01:38
In reply to Re: out of practice » llrrrpp, posted by fallsfall on July 24, 2006, at 9:56:49
> You don't have to plan what you will say. Just go in there and tell him whatever comes to your mind at the time. It's pretty hard to do that, I love to plan, but it is often helpful. You don't have to say the perfect thing. You just need to try to say what you feel at the moment.
Okay, that sounds good. I've got a lot of work to do anyways. Don't need to clog my brain up with some script of things to discuss.
thanks falls. Have a nice day today :)
-ll
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