Posted by fallsfall on September 8, 2003, at 15:40:38
In reply to My therapist called .... » fallsfall, posted by Adia on September 8, 2003, at 11:07:59
Adia,
I am so happy and relieved for you.
She sounds like a wonderful therapist. It is her job to make sure that if things get stuck that something will happen to fix them, or she needs to refer you to someone else. And that is exactly what she is doing. She's making sure that the two of you are looking at what is not working to that together you can make it work. She isn't mad at you, she is concerned because she cares.
There were some times when I was afraid to tell my therapist something, but I knew that if I didn't I couldn't expect her to be able to help me. So, essentially, I had to tell her or I would have to leave. I decided that leaving was more painful than whatever reaction I was expecting from her if I told her the thing. This may apply for you, too. If you don't open up you will lose her - so which is worse?
I'm happy for you. She sounds great. Now you just have to screw up your courage and do your part.
The two of you can get through this together. Just remember that she isn't any of the people from your past. She's someone new. If other people in your life have been angry about things, or couldn't get over their anger - she isn't those people. Trust her to put your interests first and to take care of you.
Please keep in touch - Ice cream is always helpful - make sure you let us know how Friday goes.
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