Posted by allisonf on January 27, 2007, at 19:25:01
In reply to Re: Having a hard time **trigger** » allisonf, posted by Dinah on January 27, 2007, at 10:19:38
I do find that that nature of our issues has changed somewhat. I think just like you, I am more apt to tell her when something sets me off and we talk about it together in the context of the bipolar disorder. Just like your therapist, she has really firm boundaries, and overall, that is a good thing for me. (though sometimes I still have fantasies that her boundaries weren't so firm! :) ) I like how you refer to the ups and downs with your T like in any relationship--I think that is true. My T has had a very bad year personally, and while I would never wish her to go thru what she has been thru, I love how she says she is almost better able to empathize with me when I am depressed. I love how she talks to me like we are a team in my recovery.
I think overall, I am not set off as easily as I used to be. Or maybe we have just evolved into a new place, kind of like what you are saying. I don't think the transference is ever a completely resolvable thing. Maybe you begin to accept the limitations of the therapy relationship more (after running into the wall over and over again!!)? I don't know. I am totally just rambling. Does this make sense?
Thanks, Dinah, and to everyone who has given me support these past few days. My dad is still in the hospital, but didn't break anything from his fall, so that's good. I am definitely feeling a little bit better.
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