Posted by Dinah on January 3, 2006, at 17:29:02
In reply to I give up, posted by happyflower on January 3, 2006, at 14:15:49
I understand being angry and wanting to give up. I got to that point with my therapist a few times. But I didn't really want to quit. I really wanted him to call me or somehow express that he actually did give a d*mn. And he usually did.
Also, you just made a pretty big decision to tell him about that pink elephant. I know that sometimes when I express vulnerability to someone, or even think about being vulnerable, I get filled with the desire to leave them before they leave me. I don't know if that's playing any part here, but you might want to give it some thought.
I'm sorry that he didn't call you back promptly. That's a pet peeve of mine. And one reason I like my pdoc. I forgot that about him, and he ended up returning my call today so promptly that I wasn't home to take it. :)
My therapist on the other hand often waits until he can talk to me in an unpressured way, and give me his full attention. And since the telephone is not his natural forte, as much as waiting irritates me, I also suppose it's for the best.
Maybe your therapist didn't want to call you until he could give you the full attention you deserve.
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