Posted by Daisym on June 2, 2006, at 1:25:52
In reply to Re: Its sunny and nice at Camp Comfort today., posted by rubenstein on June 1, 2006, at 23:17:24
I hope not. My therapist's strength has sustained me through some dark days.
Using the model of self-psychology, he believes that allowing me to "take him with me," to internalize him allows me to feel an anchor within myself. As we do this deep work, we've ripped down so many defenses to get to my core...to find the real me. But how do you walk around without your defenses, and without a comfortable core self? You borrow from a trusted "other" -- and you are lucky to have a great "other" -- your therapist.
This is a really hard time for you. Lean as hard as you need to on your friends and family for support. Being attached is a good thing, just let yourself have what you need right now.
Trust me on this -- I KNOW how hard it is to do that!
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