Posted by Pfinstegg on September 25, 2003, at 16:49:21
In reply to Re: I really don't want to talk about this » Pfinstegg, posted by HannahW on September 25, 2003, at 14:51:52
Oh, these things are so complicated, aren't they? With my previous therapist, it felt, from the beginning, that things were sort of superficial. But I think the real test is: are you getting better? I actually got worse with her, but feel I am really making progress with the analyst I have now. Things are very tough in his office, but increasingly satisfying and pleasurable outside. Also, I feel things much more deeply with him, and I think it's the emotional re-experiencing and re-learning which really is the way we get healthier. I've been going to him seven months.
As to your situation- because she has gotten right to the heart of things so quickly, maybe she's going to be good for you. I think a reasonable test is to have a feeling of rightness and the beginnings of improvement after about six months. If you still have real doubts and uncertainties by then, it might be time to re-evaluate.
Pfinstegg
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