Posted by Dinah on July 31, 2003, at 21:11:19
In reply to Re: I lied to my therapist today » Dinah, posted by judy1 on July 31, 2003, at 18:57:32
> I'm really sorry you're not feeling well- but quite convinced that your 'feeling ill' is contributing to how you're viewing things.
I'm quite positive you're right. In fact I suspect that by next week I won't even remember this week. I've been run down physically for three months because of the glucophage (diabetes medication) so the cold did way more damage than usual, emotionally and otherwise. I fell to pieces with the bank lady yesterday!
The really good news is that I've lost 15 of the 20 pounds my internist said I needed to lose to try to go off the gluchophage. I have an appointment in another two months. I should have lost the five pounds by then (I'm sure of it - the glucophage makes me feel too unwell to eat), and we'll try dropping the medication!
> it sounds like your therapist knows you very well- encouraging you to call rather than obsessing sounds like a good plan.
Yes, he does. And I think he's figured out through trial and error the things that work best (and worst) with me. :)
> we all lie to our therapists on occasion, especially if you don't feel well enough to delve deeper into an issue. I've cancelled visits when I don't feel physically well, but I know you probably feel better seeing your therapist no matter how you feel. I hope your next appt. goes well and you feel better. take care, judy
I'm relieved to hear I'm not alone. In fact, if I think back a while, I suppose I've lied to him before too. :)
I swear the man has the patience of a saint for not being overly annoyed with me when I get all needy and overwrought like this.
Thanks Judy. You take care too. Are you still having regular visits with your therapist?
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